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141 - HUBER (Pierre). Research into the habits of native ants… Par…
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Estimate €200 - €220
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HUBER (Pierre). Research into the habits of native ants… Paris and Geneva, J. J. Paschoud, 1810. In-8, 12.5 x 20.5 cm, XIV pp., 1 f., 328 pp., 2 pl., late 19th-century binding in blue half-calf, ribbed spine decorated with panels and gilt motifs. A rare first edition of an important work on myrmecology. Illustrated with 2 fine plates drawn and engraved by the author, the second of which is delicately coloured. Complete with the errata slip pasted to the reverse of the half-title page. A fine copy. L.G. stamp on the first flyleaf. Half-title page soiled. - Expert: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE
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