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BEAUSSANT LEFÈVRE & Associés

107 - DELEUZE (Joseph). History and Description of the Royal Museu…
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Estimate €80 - €100
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DELEUZE (Joseph). History and Description of the Royal Museum of Natural History… Paris, A. Royer, 1823. 2 volumes in-8, 14 x 21 cm, [4] leaves, VI + 330 pp., 5 plates and 3 folded maps & 2 leaves, 331–720 pp., 9 plates, contemporary binding in speckled sheepskin, double gilt fillet framing the covers, gilt stamp in the centre of the front cover, gilt roulette on the corners of the edges, spine decorated with faux raised bands and gilt stamps. First edition of the first comprehensive description and history of the Natural History Museum. Illustrated with 3 folded plans and 14 plates (gardens, galleries and menagerie facilities), all engraved. A fine copy, awarded a prize by the Royal College of Bourges. Foxing. Scuffing on the covers. - Expert: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE
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About the sale Antique and modern books, manuscripts
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Auction time 10/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
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