Jean Baptiste Audebert (47 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a gorgeous collection of vivid, full-color plates depicting some of the most magnificent birds on Earth: hummingbirds. Known for their brilliant colors, speed, and unique physiology, hummingbirds are a marvel of the natural world. The author, a dedicated naturalist and painter, spent years studying and creating these lifelike illustrations. This remarkable record of the author's research offers insights into the captivating lives of these tiny, feathered jewels and will surely appeal to bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

21 x 15 cm., Gabinete Paratextual, 2023, NUEVO. A simian adventure about Jean Baptiste Audebert 's drawings. Texto en inglés. Dibujos a color. Cómic. Ediciones independientes. ENVIO POR CONTRAREEMBOLSO LLEVA UN CARGO ADICIONAL DE 3 EUROS.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 390 | Sprache: Französisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Condition: Wie neu. 332 pages 185 planches en 2 tomes neu / Modernes Schriftbild / Volume 1: Histoire Naturelle et Générale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars et Promerops Volume 2: Histoire Naturelle et Générale des Grimpéreaux et des Oiseaux de Paradis / Tome 1: XIV, 164 Pages 70 Planches des Colibris, 6 Planches des Jacamars, 9 Planches des Promerops Tome 2: IV, 168 Pages 89 Planches des Oiseaux Grimpéreaux, 16 Planches des Oiseaux de Paradis Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 5105 44,3 x 30,5 cm, gebundene Ausgabe Faksimile-Reprint der Ausgabe 1802 Paris, Chez Desray, Libraire.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. One of 100 uncolored sets printed on papier velin with the captions printed in black from a total edition of 313. Two volumes. 190 copper plates by Audebert (six across two pages, one folding). Bound in full diced calf with gilt-tooled spine in compartments. Occasional browning. Marginal damp staining at the end of volume one affects the last several plates, and marginal wormholes affect several leaves and plates, sparing the images. This luxurious publication describes 68 new species for the first time, while many others have since disappeared. [Anker 14; Fine Bird Books: 56; Wood: 206; Nissen IVB 47; Ronsil, Bibliographie ornithologique française: 103; Zimmer: 17. Buchanan, Nature into Art: 105.].

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First edition; 2 vols in one, folio (52 x 34.5 cm). 63 copper engraved plates, including 61 printed in colour and finished by hand, contemporary veau blond gilt by Bozerian (signed at foot of spine), flat spine with monkey tools in compartments, all edges gilt, a fine copy. A fine fresh large paper copy in a handsome contemporary binding by Bozerian, of the earliest illustrated monograph on monkeys and Audebert's first original work. Published in 10 parts, the first two in February and July 1798, the remainder between January and October 1799. Audebert (1759-1800), was born at Rochefort. He studied painting and drawing at Paris. The present monograph, which divided the monkeys into six families, was the more impressive for employing a colour-printing process in which all the colours were printed from one plate and oil paint was substituted for gouache. In developing this new technique, his experience as a distinguished miniature painter was probably important. His interest turned to natural history after a meeting in 1789 with Gigot-d'Orex, a rich amateur collector of specimens. When Audebert died at the young age of 41, his reputation as an artist-naturalist was assured both by the present work and the later Oiseaux dorés (Paris, 1800-1802). Jean-Claude Bozérian (17962-1840) along with his younger brother, François, were the leading binders of their age, working for Napoleon during the First Empire. At the 1801 Paris Exhibition, Jean-Claude won the bookbinding medal. Brunet I, 550; Nissen ZVB, 156; Wood, p. 206.

2 volumes, 4to (13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.; 36.8 x 24.8 cm). Half-titles with general title of the work, title-pages with volume titles, publisher's forward, list of subscribers and notice to the binder, 190 fine color-printed engraved plates (one folding, 5 double-page), many heightened in gold, by and after Audebert, and printed by Langlois; marginal foxing and staining to text and plates, severest on end leaves and verso of plates, fore-edges of Birds of Paradise plates dampstained. Later quarter green morocco , marbled paper boards, gilt; a bit scuffed. "ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS OF ITS ERA" (Fine Bird Books). FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 100 QUARTO SETS PRINTED ON PAPIER VELIN with the captions printed in black, from a total edition of 313, which included 200 folio sets with the plate captions printed in gold, 12 folio sets with the plate captions and the text printed in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum. The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into 10 sections. Illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Audebert's ambitious color-printing process, first employed in his "Histoire naturelle des singes et des makis" (1799-1800), is used again with stunning results for Oiseaux dorés. Even the gold was applied mechanically to the plumage of the iridescent birds, creating a shimmering effect "like medieval illuminations" (Buchanan). Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors, and the whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audubert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. (6.4F.20 I) REFERENCES: Nissen, IVB 47; CF. Anker 14; Buchanan, Nature into Art 105; Fine Bird Books 56; Ronsil 103 PROVENANCE: Gift inscription to "Thomas A. Powys on his birthday March 18./60. with the best wishes of his very affecte J.N. & G.C. Fazakerley"; Charles W. Traylen, (his invoice dated 3rd August, 1950, sold to; W.H. Phelps, Esq, Jr.); Sotheby's, 26 June 1998, lot 554 (6.4F.20 I).

2 volumes, folio (20 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.; 51.8 x 33.7 cm). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers, 190 fine etched plates printed in color by Langlois, finished by hand and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including one double-page and 26 bis of the "Grimperaux," all with CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD; lightly spotted throughout. Contemporary diced russia, the smooths spines decorated in compartments with fine gilt tools, by Henry Walther, with his customary binder's ticket "Bound by H. Walther" on the verso of the front free endpaper of volume one, edges gilt; front cover of first volume detached. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 200 FOLIO SETS WITH THE PLATE CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD from a total edition of 313 (12 folio sets were printed with the plate captions and the text in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum). The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into ten sections, illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors. The whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audebert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. (6.4F.20H) REFERENCES: Anker 14; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen, IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood p. 206; Zimmer p. 17 PROVENANCE: Neat contemporary shelf marks on the versos of the front free endpapers.

2 volumes. Folio (19 6/8 x 12 6/8 ). Half-title, list of subscribers. 61 engraved plates after Audebert, printed in colours and finished by hand by the author (horizontal repaired tear and staining to "L'Ouanderou" plate). Contemporary half calf over speckled paper boards, spine gilt decorated in compartments with red and green morocco lettering-pieces (scuffed, with some surface tears) Provenance: the centre of each front cover of each volume with contemporary blind stamped supra-libros of Flaesch; with the book label of E. Schnell of Basel on each front free endpaper of each volume; with Zucker, 1973, $1,200. First edition, and a FINE LARGE-PAPER COPY, originally published in 10 parts, the first two in February and July 1798, the remainder between January and October 1799. ".des Singes et des Makis" is Audebert's first monograph. He was responsible for the text and the extraordinary illustrations, dividing the monkeys into six families, each illustrated with superb colour plates renowned for their accuracy and for the revolutionary technique he used. All the colours were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audubert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, having completed only one other book "Oiseaux Dores ou a reflets metalliques". Jean-Baptiste Audebert excelled in the painting of primates and his highly respected 'Histoire Naturelle de Singes et des Makis' [Natural History of Apes and Monkeys] is regarded as one of the pioneering works of the golden age of French natural history publication. Audebert was born at Rochefort and trained as a miniaturist painter. This initial training gave him a tremendous ability to capture detail, an important skill for a scientific illustrator and a talent clearly displayed in these exquisite watercolor studies. His introduction to natural history began with a commission to help in the preparation of plates for Guillaume Antoine Olivier's 'Entomologie' of 1789 to 1808. Audebert was also to work on 'Oiseaux dores ou a reflets metalliques' [Golden birds or of metallic sheen], a work begun in the year of his death, 1800. Audebert's innate skill was to temper the scientific nature of these works with an understanding of the aesthetic appeal of the image. In each he not only captures the monkey's form and anatomy but also its characteristics and mannerisms, thus reflecting many of the evolution theories posited by his contemporary Frenchmen and which lay the foundations to Charles Darwin's great writings. Nissen ZB1 156; Wood, p.206. Catalogued by Kate Hunter.

2 volumes. 4to., (13 4/8 x 10 inches). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers. 189 fine etched plates printed in colour by Langlois, finished by hand, and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including 6 large folding plates (some heavy spotting and staining). 19th-century half brown morocco, marbled paper boards, gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (worn with minor loss at the extremities). First edition, limited issue, one of 100 quarto sets printed on papier velin with the captions printed in black, of a total edition of 313, which included 200 folio sets with the plate captions printed in gold, 12 folio sets with the plate captions and the text printed in gold, one set printed in gold on vellum. The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into 10 sections Anker records that the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the 'colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology'. The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of 'les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres'; Louis Bouquet assisted with the colouring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colours, and the whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colours were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audubert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. Anker 14; Fine Bird Books p.73; Nissen IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood pp. 206-207; Zimmer pp. 17-18. (6.4F.20 I).

-XIV, 164 Pages -70 Planches des Colibris, 6 Planches des Jacamars, 9 Planches des Promerops --- Jean Baptiste Audebert et Louis Jean Pierre Viellot: Oiseaux Dorà s ou a reflets mà talliques Volume 1: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars et Promerops Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt. Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung. Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen. Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

-IV, 168 Pages -89 Planches des Oiseaux Grimpéreaux, 16 Planches des Oiseaux de Paradis --- Jean Baptiste Audebert et Louis Jean Pierre Viellot: Oiseaux Dorà s ou a reflets mà talliques Volume 2: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Grimpà reaux et des Oiseaux de ParadisVerlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt. Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung. Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen. Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

-Tome 1: XIV, 164 Pages 70 Planches des Colibris, 6 Planches des Jacamars, 9 Planches des Promerops -Tome 2: IV, 168 Pages 89 Planches des Oiseaux Grimpéreaux, 16 Planches des Oiseaux de Paradis --- Jean Baptiste Audebert et Louis Jean Pierre Viellot: Oiseaux Dorà s ou a reflets mà talliques Volume 1: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars et Promerops Volume 2: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Grimpà reaux et des Oiseaux de ParadisVerlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt. Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung. Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen. Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

Sammler-Edition:Volume 1:-XIV, Page 1 - 128 Colibris-Page 1 - 8 Jacamars-Page  1 - 22 Promerops-Page  23 - 28 Table Générale des Matières-Planches 1- 70 Colibris-Planches 1- 6 Jacamars-Planches 1- 9 PromeropsVolume 2:-IV, Page 1- 128 Oiseaux Grimpéreaux-Page 1 - 34 Oiseaux de Paradis-Page 35 - 40 Table des Matières-Planches 1 - 89 Oiseaux Grimpéreaux-Planches 1 - 16 Oiseaux de Paradis --- Audebert,Jean Baptiste & Viellot,Louis Jean Pierre:Oiseaux Dorés ou a reflets métalliquesVolume 1:Histoire Naturelle et Générale des ColibrisOiseaux-MouchesJacamars et PromeropsVolume 2:Histoire Naturelle et Générale des Grimpéreaux et des Oiseaux de Paradis     Einzelstück in der Sammlerversion wie abgebildet.Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint.Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Hier vorliegend die Sammleredition in Leinen mit einem Rückenschild, Vignette auf dem Vorderdeckel , Lesebändchen und abgerundeten Ecken   --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques. Vol. I. Histoire naturelle et générales des oiseaux-mouches, jacamars, et promerops. Vol. II. Histoire naturelle et générales des grimpereaux et des oiseaux de paradis. Paris: Crapelet for Desray, An XI [?1800-] 1802 2 volumes, folio (19 3/4 x 13 in.; 50.2 X 33 cm). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers, 190 fine etched plates printed in color by Langlois, finished by hand and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including one double-page and 26 bis of the "Grimperaux," all with CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD; lightly spotted throughout. Rebound in calf with contemporary French olive calf covers and spines laid down, the original covers panelled gilt with an acanthus leaf roll tool, smooth spines lettered gilt and decorated with bird tools, marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, edges gilt; lower cover of volume II extensively restored, some covers scuffed and scratched. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 200 FOLIO SETS WITH THE PLATE CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD from a total edition of 313 (12 folio sets were printed with the plate captions and the text in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum). The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into ten sections, illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors. The whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audebert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. FROM THE DISTINGUISHED LIBRARY OF MARIA CRISTINA, QUEEN OF SPAIN as the second wife of King Alfonso XII. Her son, Alfonso XIII was born after his father's death, and so Maria Cristina was regent until he reached his majority in 1902. The Royal Library of Spain then became known by "LL AA RR" [Leurs Altesses Royales], Les Princes d'Espagne. (6.4F.21G) REFERENCES: Anker 14; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen, IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood p. 206; Zimmer p. 17 PROVENANCE: Queen Maria Christina of Spain (1858-1929, engraved armorial bookplate on front pastedowns), and the Princes of Spain (engraved armorial bookplate on front paste-downs; with the ink library stamps of the three surviving sons of Charles IV of Spain: Fernando (later) VII, Carlos (later the pretender), and Antonio, on the verso of the title-page; their sale 20 June 2000, lot 128).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 2 volumes, folio (21 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.; 54 x 36.8 cm). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers, 190 fine etched plates printed in color by Langlois, finished by hand and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including one double-page and 26 bis of the "Grimperaux," all with CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD; lightly spotted throughout. Contemporary French half red morocco gilt, pink paper boards. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 200 FOLIO SETS WITH THE PLATE CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD from a total edition of 313 (12 folio sets were printed with the plate captions and the text in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum). A BRIGHT AND ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLORING. The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into ten sections, illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors. The whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audebert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. (6.4F.20G) REFERENCES: Anker 14; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen, IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood p. 206; Zimmer p. 17.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1823 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 254 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 254 Volume 3 plas Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1823 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 253 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 253 Volume 1 plas Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1823 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 253 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 253 Volume 2 plas Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1823 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 253 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 253 Volume 4 plas Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 400 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 400 Audebert, J. B. (Jean Baptiste), 1759-1800,Vieillot, L. P. (Louis Pierre), 1748-1831, joint author.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 406 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 406 Volume 1 (1802) Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1789 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 366 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 366 Volume 8 Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1789 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 404 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 404 Volume 7 Language: French.