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158 - LATREILLE (Pierre-André). Natural History of Ants, and a Col…
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Estimate €120 - €150
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LATREILLE (Pierre-André). Natural History of Ants, and a Collection of Papers and Observations on Bees, Spiders, Grasshoppers and Other Insects. Paris, Théophile Barrois père, 1802. In-8, 12.5 x 20 cm, XVI + 446 pp., 2 folded tables and 12 plates, contemporary binding in fawn-coloured, grain-textured sheepskin, spine decorated with faux raised bands and gilt motifs First edition. Illustrated with 12 plates engraved after Oudinot. A good copy. A few rare pinholes. A scraped stamp on the title page forming a large brown stain. The joints are partly split; the upper cap is worn. - 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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