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GEOFFROY, Étienne-Louis

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A short history of the insects found in the vicinity of Paris; in which these animals are arranged in a methodical order. Paris, Calixte-Volland, Rémont, An VII [1799]. Full basane, large piece gathering author, title and tomaison, label glued at the back of the spine. A large folding leaf titled : "Première section de la classe des insectes...". 22 folding plates, enhanced in colors with handwritten notes. Important wetness to plate XX. Rubbing to the spine, corners dull, spidering to the boards.

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