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213 - BELON (Pierre). Observations on various curiosities and memo…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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BELON (Pierre). Observations on various curiosities and memorable sights found in Greece, Asia, India, Egypt, Arabia and other foreign lands. Paris, Gilles Corrozet, 1555. In-4, fawn sheepskin, double blind-stamped border, gilt fleurons at the corners, a diamond-shaped cartouche in the centre flanked by the initials I and T, decorated spine (contemporary binding). Edition adorned with a portrait of the author on the reverse of the final preliminary leaf, and numerous woodcut illustrations within the text (animals, costumes, etc.). Pierre Belon (1518–1564), a leading French scientist of his time, travelled to the Levant in 1547–1548 and, on his return, published an account of his journey, which took him to Constantinople, Egypt, Syria and other regions of Asia Minor. The first edition was published in 1553. A bookplate has been scraped off the lower margin of the title page, which is soiled. The fold-out map of Mount Sinai is missing, as is often the case. Water stains and light foxing on several leaves. Stained binding; spine and corners repaired; small cracks on the back cover. Expert: Mr Dominique Courvoisier
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About the sale TREASURES OF THE LOIRE VALLEY: books and archaeology
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Auction time 11/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
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