Nicolas de Ville - Histoire des plantes - 1719

Attributed to Nicolas de Ville, edited in 1719, this work aims to document local and exotic plants for medical and horticultural uses. Divided into 2 volumes, it follows the order of Gaspard Bauhin's Pinax. - Illustrative figures - Scientific and vernacular names - Flowering period and place of growth - Abstract of qualities and specific virtues This is a reprint and adaptation of the original work published in Lyon in the 17th century Bindings somewhat worn and repaired several times. Spine with 5 raised bands, adorned. Boards in good condition in marbled calf Volume 1: 48 pages (epître, to the reader, table of virtues, privilege) 442 pp + 2 blank leaves Volume 2: 445-866 (continuous pagination) + 50 pages of table Approximately 850 illustrations in the text Format 12/ 16.5x 9.5 cm

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