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73 - LACÉPÈDE (B.-G.-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, Count of).
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LACÉPÈDE (B.-G.-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon, Count of). ESSAY ON NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL ELECTRICITY. Paris, Imprimerie de Monsieur, 1781. Two volumes in 8vo, in marbled fawn calf, spined with gilt fleurons, title and volume number labels in garnet morocco, marbled edges (contemporary binding). A small tear and loss at the top of the cap and upper joint of vol. 2, some scuffing and wear. FIRST EDITION of Lacépède’s first scientific work. A treatise devoted to electric fluid and its natural and artificial manifestations, addressing in particular lightning, hail, the aurora borealis and the electricity of tourmaline. ¶ Quérard, IV-356.
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About the sale Sale: MOA OCTOBER 2026
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Auction time 10/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
Ref. : 0790 - 95
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