two old books are stacked on top of each other on a tablean old book sitting on top of a table next to a white wallan open book with a picture of a bird on itan open book with a drawing of a bird on itsomeone is holding a book open to a picture of a piesomeone is holding an open book with a drawing of a bug on itsomeone is holding a book open to a page with a drawing on itan open book sitting on top of a table next to a white tablean old book sitting on top of a table next to a white tablea close up of a book with a brown cover on a white surfacean open book with a black and white title on ita book open on a table with a page in itan open book with a drawing of a circular object on itan old book sitting on top of a white surfacean open book with a black and white title on ita book with a drawing of a telescope and other objectsan open book with a drawing of a circle on it
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222 - Mr Fr LEDERMULLER Microscopic curiosities brought to light b…
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Estimate €1,200 - €2,000
Description
Mr Fr LEDERMULLER Microscopic curiosities brought to light by the late Mr. Amsterdam, F. Houttuyn, 1771, 3 volumes in 3 in-4 formats, (8)-78pp (volume 1), 88 pp (volume 2) and 80 pp, illustrated with 100 separate plates (volumes 1 and 2) and 50 separate plates for volume 3. A copy on heavy paper, decorated with a total of 150 finely colour-enhanced engravings (insects, scientific instruments, etc.). First Dutch edition. Contemporary full speckled calf binding, with a decorated ribbed spine. Upper headbands missing; slight rubbing, but otherwise a fine copy free from foxing; very vivid colours Expert: Mr Pascal GUILLEBAUD
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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