an old red book with gold trim and a crown on the coveran open book with a picture of a plant in it
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305 - Régley, Léon. – *Les Sensitives: A Treatise on Plant Physiol…
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Estimate €120 - €180
Description
Régley, Léon. – *Les Sensitives: A Treatise on Plant Physiology*. Paris: Ch. Albessard and Bérard, 1862. In-12, red morocco, crowned monogram ‘E.E.’ centred on the covers within a triple gilt border, ribbed spine decorated with the crowned monogram within panels adorned with foliage, double fillet on the edges, gilt edges (Capé binding) – caps and corners slightly rubbed, minor foxing – [2 ff.], V, 128 pp., 5 out-of-text engravings. First edition. An introduction to the life of plants: vital properties, sexuality, germination, colouration, scent and flavour, etc. At the end of the volume is a Dictionary of scientific terms used in the work. A fine copy, very well bound.
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