FR EN
1 / 4
two old books sitting on top of each other on a white surfacethree red books sitting on top of each other on a white surfacean old book with a black and white title on itan old book with a drawing of flowers and leaves on it
Premium BEAUSSANT LEFÈVRE & Associés

179 - PLÉE (François). Types of each family and the principal gene…
See original version (French)

Estimate €400 - €500
Sale commission
Description
PLÉE (François). Types of each family and the principal genera of plants growing wild in France. A detailed and comprehensive account of their characteristics and embryology. Paris, the author, Baillière et fils, 1844–1860. 2 volumes in-4, 21.5 × 27 cm, 60 pp., 138 ff., 75 plates & 176 ff., 85 plates, contemporary binding in red half-shagreen, wide gilt fillet framing the covers, ribbed spine decorated with gilt motifs, gilt edges. First edition, illustrated with 160 plates engraved after the author’s drawings and coloured in watercolour at the time of publication. Interior in very good condition. Caps, spine and joints slightly rubbed. Nissen BBI 1535. – Expert: 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 - 201
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like