Published by N.P., St.-Petersbourg, 1843
Language: English
Seller: Pride and Prejudice-Books, Ballston Lake, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Complete in two volumes. cxxi, [1], 673, [1] pp., [4] leaves of plates; xxiii, [1], 713, [1] pp., [4] leaves of plates. Elegant full black leather with highly decorative gilt and black designs on the covers and spines. The covers are stunningly attractive. All edges gilt. Bookplates with a crown and initials beneath in script. One small scuff on the front cover at the bottom of Vol. II, , margin of Plate 2 in Volume 2 darkened, Very Good Plus. A rare and very important set in the history of science. Nice copies of these volumes. Ideal for a gift.