827 - JEAN-ANTOINE CHAPTAL (1756-1832)

JEAN-ANTOINE CHAPTAL (1756-1832) FRANÇOIS ROZIER, ABBÉ (1734-1793) ANTOINE AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER (1737-1813) LOUIS D’USSIEUX (1744-1805) TRAITÉ THÉORIQUE ET PRATIQUE SUR LA CULTURE DE LA VIGNE, AVEC L’ART DE FAIRE LE VIN, LES EAUX-DE-VIE, ESPRIT-DE-VIN, VINAIGRES SIMPLES ET COMPOSÉS. [THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TREATISE ON VINE CULTIVATION, INCLUDING THE ART OF MAKING WINE, BRANDIES, SPIRITS, AND SIMPLE AND COMPOUND VINEGARS] 1801. VOLUME TWO. ESSAY ON WINE. 1 VOLUME. IN FRENCH. Paris, Chez Delalain, fils, libraire, An IX - 1801. Second volume – Essay on Wine 584 pp., hardback, with plates engraved by Hulk at the end of the volume. 22.9 x 15.3 x 3.3 cm Binding worn, hinges split, spine damaged, lower section missing, soiling, some foxing and small stains, pages of the plates creased, some partially detached. This Theoretical and Practical Treatise on Viticulture is a major collective work, published in two volumes in Paris, illustrated, and recognised for its lasting influence on modern viticulture. In it, Rozier teaches the art of viticulture, Dussieux adds new notes and observations, and Chaptal presents his treatise on viticulture, entitled ‘Essay on Wine’ Jean-Antoine Chaptal, Count of Chanteloup - French chemist, physician and politician. François Rozier - French botanist, Catholic priest, agronomist and theologian. Antoine Augustin Parmentier - French military pharmacist, agronomist, nutritionist and hygienist. Louis d'Ussieux (Louis Dussieux) - French writer, historian, journalist, translator and agronomist. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.