A. Jacquemart - Flore des dames

Captivating illustrated edition of 12 color plates + 3 black and white from this popular science book on botany, aimed at making the study of plants accessible to a female and juvenile audience, in the 19th century context where scientific works intended for domestic education were undergoing significant development - The book’s ambition is not only to transmit knowledge about plants but to present botany in an enjoyable, orderly form, simple enough to be approached by readers who do not necessarily have specialized scientific training - At that time, botany held a particular place in the education of young people, especially young girls, because it was regarded as an observational science compatible with studying nature, going for walks, drawing, literature, and learning methodical qualities and precision - A. Jacquemart - Flore des dames. Botany for the use of ladies and young people - 1840 - P.J. Loss & B. Neuhaus - 338 Pages. Good condition of binding, work in its original half-leather, some rubbing on the binding and small holes, corners and heads worn, speckled edges, back with ornamental false nerves, gilded lettering and author’s name, gilded edges on the boards - Good interior condition, some staining, no pages written or torn, text framed by a decorative border, work with 12 color plates + 3 black and white, 1850 edition complete with its plates, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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