Author: Frederic-Titeux Delacroix
Title: Les Merveilles de la Nature
Description: Paris, Gaume Freres, 1837. Leather. A very scarce French textbook on the wonders of nature, a concise and educational work. The second edition of this very scarce work. The only record of this work being held institutionally is at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France.In the original French.A study on the wonders of nature, in which the author presents concise explanations for a variety of natural occurrences and phenomena.With chapters on the elements, earthquakes, mountains, the position of the sun, the moon, eclipses, the sea and her use, and more, as well as notes on the nature of humans, such as vision, gout, spirit, the creation of man, man's dignity, and the difference between men and animals. Half-title is present.Written by Frederic-Titeux Delacroix. Ink inscription to the front paste down, dated 1837. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the spine and extremities, and lighter rubbing to the boards, resulting in a small patch of loss to the tail of the rear board. A few very light marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional scattered spot. Faint tide mark to the bottom edge, a little heavier to the final 40 pages of text. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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