Curious Remarks and Observations Extracted from the History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Science at Paris: Vol. II General Physics (Volume 1 recounts a voyage to South America

Beautiful Book on Science and Nature from the 18th Century with 10 Fold-Out Plate Engravings

Curious Remarks and Observations Extracted from the History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Science at Paris Vol. II Which concludes the General Physics by Dr. Peter Templeman London: Printed for C. Davis, MDCCLIV 1754. Second volume of a two-volume set, although the first volume recounts a voyage to South America. The Second volume is complete in of itself with 10 fold-out plates, mainly of insects and bees, and other exotic creatures. Appears to be quite rare. There is only one copy of both volumes available for just under $900.

Collation/Condition: Title page; Preface; Contents; Main Text 1-406, complete with 10 fold-out plate engravings. Near Fine pages overall in Very Good+ Binding. Pages and Engravings are very clean and bright, except for some toning on the blank free-end papers, a very clean book. Period binding is very nice, the only shortcoming is the front board is loose but still holding. May need to be re-attached professionally at some point. Overall a very clean copy of a very rare book of science.

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