SMITH, Th. Le cabinet du jeune naturaliste ou tableaux intéressants de l'histoire des animaux. Trad. de l'Anglais. Par., Maradan, 1810. 6 vols. W. 65 engr. plates (incl. 6 engr. ti-pp.). Beautiful cont. mottled cf. w. richly dec. gilt backs, gilt floral borders on all sides & red edges. (Some corners a bit bumped, some spine ends slightly chipped, but else a fine and charming set).
First French edition of this delightful natural history for young people. - Nissen, ZBI, 3883; Gumuchian, 5392; Quérard IX, 194.€ 200
result € 260