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2135 - [MINERALS]. BOMARE DE VALMONT. Mineralogie, ou Nouvelle expo…
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[MINERALS]. BOMARE DE VALMONT. Mineralogie, ou Nouvelle exposition du règne minéral. Paris, Vincent, 1774. 2 vol. in-8° bound in full marbled blond calf, spines gilt and decorated with ribbing, gilt fillet at the edges (contemporary binding). With 13 folding tables. Second edition of one of the first manuals of systematic mineralogy, based on the original of 1762. A treatise on mineralogy based on Wallerius and Linnaeus, presenting the properties, uses, geography of minerals, vocabulary and glossary. Fairly good condition, with wear and oxidation on the pages. Satisfactory condition Binding: Some headpieces missing, others slightly dulled some faded. Joints rubbed but still solid. Wear to cuts and spines Pages inside: Oxidation of the pages, some browned Frequent foxing and spotting of varying density Minor soiling The 3rd folding table of the second volume partially torn
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Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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