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HUBER (Pierre). Studies on the Behaviour of Native Ants.
See original version (French)
119
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HUBER (Pierre). Studies on the Behaviour of Native Ants.
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €100
Voluntary lot
Description
HUBER (Pierre). Studies on the Behaviour of Native Ants. Paris and Geneva, J.J. Paschoud, 1810. One in-8 volume, in contemporary sheepskin, plain spine with decoration, gilt frieze framing the covers. XIII, (1) f., 328 pp. + 2 plates, unmounted. Skin wear.
Both plates, placed at the end of the volume, are present and intact.
First edition of this remarkable book on ants: the author devotes an entire chapter to the history of the females; he describes their courtship, the way in which new colonies are established [...], follows them on their migrations and journeys [...], and observes the battles waged between ants of different species.” (Quérard).
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Antique and modern books: catalogued sale
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Auction time
11/14/2026 at 10:30 AM
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