FR EN
1 / 4
an old book with a brown cover sitting on top of a white surfacethe front cover of a book with an image of a wreath on itan old map of the region of the kingdom of the kingdom of the kingdom of the kingdom of the kingdoman old drawing of a tunnel in a mountain with trees on the side of it
ALDE

111 - [ASTRUC (Jean)]. Memoirs on the Natural History of the Provi…
See original version (French)

Estimate €300 - €400
Sale commission
Description
[ASTRUC (Jean)]. Memoirs on the Natural History of the Province of Languedoc. Paris, Guillaume Cavelier, 1737. Quarto, marbled calfskin, decorated spine, red edges (contemporary binding). First edition, illustrated with 4 maps by Jean-Baptiste Nolin and 6 double-page or fold-out plates. This work by the renowned physician Jean Astruc (1684–1766) focuses not so much on the fauna and flora as on the geography, mineral waters, climate, natural resources, etc., as well as the ethnology and dialects of Languedoc. Upper edge and corners worn, two split bindings, foxing, marginal worm damage.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale Fine antique books – A library in the Languedoc
Auction location
Auction time 10/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like