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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

95 - DEJEAN (pseudonym: Antoine Hornot).
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Estimate €300 - €400
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DEJEAN (pseudonym: Antoine Hornot). A REASONED TREATISE ON DISTILLATION; or Distillation Reduced to its Principles. Paris, Nyon, Guillyn, 1753. In-12, 10-[2]-484-[8] (errata and catalogue) pages, marbled calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, red edges. (contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION of this very comprehensive book dedicated to the lemonade makers and distillers of Paris. It deals with ‘distillation in general, stills, accidents that may occur, various processes, fermentation, spirit of wine, the selection of flowers, fruits and aromatic plants, orange blossom, roses, lilies, carnations, jasmine, violets, colours, lavender, marjoram, lemon balm, thyme, basil, and fruits: citron, bergamot, lemon, orange, etc. It includes recipes for fruit brandies, spiced waters, coffee and chocolate liqueurs, and complex liqueurs: gold water, silver water and stone liqueurs, as well as recipes for perfumes and beauty oils, and also for ratafias, syrups and various beverages’ (Oberlé). A very fine copy. (Vicaire 258).
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS – MANUSCRIPTS – DAUPHINE – HAUTES-ALPES.
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Auction time 09/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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