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16 - [LAMBERT (Claude-François). RECUEIL D'OBSERVATIONS CURIEUSES…
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[LAMBERT (Claude-François). RECUEIL D'OBSERVATIONS CURIEUSES, sur les mœurs, les coutumes, les usages, les différentes langues, le gouvernement, la mythologie, la chronologie, la géographie ancienne & moderne, les cérémonies, la religion, les méchaniques, l'astronomie, la médecine, la physique particulière, l'histoire naturelle, le commerce, la navigation, les arts & les sciences de différens peuples de l'Asie, de l'Afrique, & de l'Amérique. Paris, Prault fils, 1749. 4 vol. in-12, marbled basane, spine ribbed and decorated, spotted edges (contemporary binding). First edition of this curious collection in which the author deals with various subjects: forms of Chinese vessels, origin of porcelain, traditions of China, discoveries of the Carolingian Islands, origin of musk, description of California, arts and medicine of the Indians... Some defects to the bindings, one hinge split, a few freckles.
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About the sale ANCIENT BOOKS - MANUSCRITS - MODERN BOOKS - Chronological classification from the 14th to the 20th century
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Auction time 06/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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