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six old books stacked on top of each other on a white surfacean open book with a black and white title on itsomeone is holding a book open to a page with drawings on itsomeone is holding a book open to a page with a bunch of objects on it
Gros & Delettrez

Estimate €180 - €200
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MARTINET, J. F. Katechismus der Natuur [With] Natuurkundige en ophelderende aanmerkingen... J.F. Martinet’s Katechusmus de Natuur by J. de Vries. Amsterdam, published by Johannes Allart and Joannes van Selm, 1778. 4 volumes [and] Amsterdam, published by Johannes van Selm, 1779. 2 volumes. That is, 6 volumes in-8. Contemporary marbled fawn half-basane with corners, ribbed spine, red title label and havana-coloured volume number, decorated panels (split joints, cap ends missing, interior in generally good condition). An edition of Martinet’s *Catechism of Nature* in 4 volumes, illustrated with 36 black copperplate engravings, including 4 frontispieces and 4 watercolour plates. It is accompanied by four parts in two volumes containing remarks on each of the four volumes, by J. de Vries. A fine copy. Volume I. XVI–424 pp., 7 plates, including one frontispiece and one watercolour plate -- Volume II. 3 ff., 426 pp., 9 plates, including one frontispiece and one watercolour plate -- Volume III. (4) ff., 10 plates, including one frontispiece and two watercolour plates -- Volume IV. (3) folios, 502-(1)-34 pp., (21) folios, 10 plates. VRIES, J. de. Natuurkundige en ophelderende aanmerkingen… (1779): Volume I/II. XVI–188 pp.; (3) ff., 198 pp. (1) f. --Volume III/IV. (3) ff., 200 pp.; (3) ff., 192 pp. --
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Auction time 10/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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