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BEAUSSANT LEFÈVRE & Associés

29 - LEMERY (Nicolas). Universal Dictionary of Simple Drugs… Pari…
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Estimate €120 - €150
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LEMERY (Nicolas). Universal Dictionary of Simple Drugs… Paris, L.-Ch. d’Houry, 1759. In-4, 19.5 x 26 cm, 2 folios, XXIV + 1020 pp., frontispiece and XXV plates, contemporary binding in marbled fawn sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt motifs. New edition, illustrated with 384 figures of plants and 16 of animals, engraved on 25 plates, and a fine portrait of the author as a frontispiece. From the natural history library of Gilbert Dufaux (dry-stamped on the title page and p. 39). Title page soiled and a few stains. Binding scuffed. Spine split at the top, upper cap and corners very worn, joints split at the top. - 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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