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196 - SAINT-PIERRE (J.-H. Bernardin de). Studies of Nature. Third edition, revised, corrected, and expanded.
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SAINT-PIERRE (J.-H. Bernardin de). Studies of Nature. Third edition, revised, corrected, and expanded. Brussels, Le Francq, 1788–1789, 5 volumes in-12, 2ff.–24pp.–XLVIIIpp.–357pp. – 2ff.–361pp. – 2ff.–398pp. - 2ff.-361pp.-2ff. - 2ff.-LIVpp.-1f.-344pp. (pagination errors). Fauve half-basane, smooth spines, gilt fillets, yellow edges. (Contemporary bindings). - One misplaced quire. Two slightly rubbed caps; otherwise a fine copy in a simple contemporary binding. One of the many counterfeits of *Etudes de la nature*. Frontispiece engraved in intaglio by Godin and 4 fold-out plates, including a world map. *Paul & Virginie* occupies Volume V, preceded by a lengthy note from the author. This Volume 5 is dated 1789, one year after the first publication of “Paul & Virginie.” The other volumes are dated 1788. The title medallions are different for each volume.
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