MILLIN. Elements of Natural History. A work awarded a prize - Lot 173

MILLIN. Elements of Natural History. A work awarded a prize by the jury for elementary textbooks and adopted for use in national schools. Paris, Léger, Year X – 1802. 8vo, root-tanned sheepskin, blind-stamped fillet, smooth decorated spine, red title label, yellow edges (contemporary binding). Third edition, revised, corrected, and considerably expanded since the first edition of 1794, illustrated with 22 fold-out plates depicting more than 700 animals. The end caps are missing; one hinge is split over 9 cm and was previously repaired.

Estimate:£166.93

View all items fromGiquelloorBooks, Maps & Manuscripts