1 / 2

115 - DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis).
See original version (French)

Estimate €300 - €400

Description

DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis). On the sowing and planting of trees and their cultivation, or Methods for propagating and raising trees, planting them in clumps and along avenues, establishing forests and woodlands, maintaining them and restoring those that have fallen into disrepair; forming part of the Complete Treatise on Woods and Forests. Paris, the widow of Desaint, 1780. In-4, 19 x 25 cm, 2 folios, LXXXII + 420 pp., 1 folio, 16 folded plates, contemporary binding in marbled fawn calfskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt motifs, title label. The third part of the *Complete Treatise on Timber and Forests*, which also comprises the *Treatise on Trees and Shrubs* (1755), *The Physics of Trees* (1758), *On the Exploitation of Timber* (1764) and *On the Transport, Preservation and Strength of Timber* (1767). Illustrated with an engraved headband and 16 engraved technical plates. Good condition. Handwritten ex-libris of the period on the half-title page. From the natural history library of Gilbert Dufaux (ex-libris and embossed stamp on the title page and p. 39). Endpapers replaced with antique paper. Very slight wear to the covers, corners rubbed. - Appraised by: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE

See original version (French)

Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.

About the sale Antique and modern books, manuscripts

Auction location

Auction time 10/21/2026 at 1:30 PM

Ref. : 15251 - 6

Pictures modified on 10/08/2026 at 10:28 AM

Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House

115 - DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis). See original version (French)

115 - DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (Henri-Louis).
See original version (French)