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Maître Paul PASTAUD

92 - Ornithology – LE MAOUT (Emmanuel). Natural History of Birds …
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Estimate €120 - €150
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Description
Ornithology – LE MAOUT (Emmanuel). Natural History of Birds according to the classification of Mr Isidore Geoffroy de Saint-Hilaire, with a description of their habits. Paris, Curmer, 1855. Quarto, green half-shagreen, spine with decorated raised bands. Illustrated with 35 separate plates, including 15 in colour and 20 in black and white, most on applied laid paper, as well as numerous figures within the text. A fine copy, with a few scattered foxing spots here and there.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
Auction location
Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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