BEAUSSANT LEFÈVRE & Associés
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HUBER (Pierre). Research into the habits of native ants… Par…
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142
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HUBER (Pierre). Research into the habits of native ants… Par…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €220
Voluntary lot
Description
HUBER (Pierre). Research into the habits of native ants… Paris and Geneva, J. J. Paschoud, 1810. In-8, 12 x 20 cm, XIV pp., 1 f., 328 pp., 2 pl., contemporary binding in speckled fawn calfskin, spine decorated with faux raised bands 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, from the natural history library of Gilbert Dufaux (dry-stamped on the title page and p. 39). Spine worn, corners scuffed. – Expert: Cédric and Ithier de FOUGEROLLE
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About the sale
Antique and modern books, manuscripts
Auction location
Auction time
10/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
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