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69 - AUBUISSON DE VOISINS (Jean François d’).
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AUBUISSON DE VOISINS (Jean François d’). *Treatise on Geognosy, or An Account of Current Knowledge Concerning the Physical and Mineral Constitution of the Earth*. Strasbourg & Paris, F. G. Levrault, 1819. 2 volumes in-8, 12.5 x 20 cm, 2 folios, LXII + 496 pp, one folded plate, one folded table & 2 ff., 666 pp., contemporary binding in marbled fawn sheepskin, spine decorated with faux raised bands and gilt motifs, title labels. First edition of this important treatise. Illustrated with 2 engraved plates, one of which is watercoloured. Good condition. From the natural history library of Gilbert Dufaux (dry-stamped on the title pages and p. 39). A small loss of paper at the margin of one leaf (pp. 215–216, Volume I) with slight damage to the text. The lower cap of Volume II is worn, with a small tear at the spine. Corners rubbed. – Expert: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE
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