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an open book with a drawing of a red bird on itan open book with a drawing of a garden in it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Zoology Bernard, P., L. Couailhac, Gervais and Emm. Lemaout Le Jardin des Plantes: A Complete, Historical and Picturesque Description of the Natural History Museum, the Menagerie, the Greenhouses, the Mineralogy and Anatomy Galleries, and the Swiss Valley / (Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Insects and Crustaceans). 2 vols. With 3 engraved frontispieces, 2 maps, 1 panorama, 169 plates (23 (of 30) in colour) and numerous illustrations in the text. Paris, Curmer, 1842–1843. xxiv, 416 pp. 664 pp. 4°. Green half-leather with gold-stamped title on the spine and spine binding (worn). First edition. - Nissen ZBI 334. - Anker 39. - Wood 235: ‘A treatise by a well-known zoologist, profusely illustrated and of considerable importance’. - Description of the famous Parisian garden, together with the second volume edited by Le Maout. - 7 coloured plates missing from Vol. 1. - The beautiful, vividly coloured plates mostly depict birds, butterflies and plants. - Some foxing, occasional marginal tears in the text pages (1 torn page enclosed), 1 sheet loose and with minor marginal discolouration, otherwise generally good. First edition. 2 vols. With 3 engraved frontispieces, 2 maps, 1 panorama, 169 plates (23 (of 30) coloured) and numerous text illustrations. Contemporary green half-leather with gilt-stamped title on the spine (rubbed). - Description of the famous Parisian garden, with the second volume edited by Le Maout. - 7 coloured plates missing from Vol. 1. - The beautiful, vividly coloured plates mostly depict birds, butterflies and plants. - Partially foxed, occasional marginal tears on the text pages (1 torn-off piece enclosed), 1 loose leaf with minor marginal defects, otherwise in good overall condition.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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