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ROZIER, François; et al. A New Comprehensive Course in Theoretical and Practical Agriculture, Covering Field Crops and Garden Crops, Rural and Domestic Economics, Veterinary Medicine, etc.; or A Systematic and Universal Dictionary of Agriculture. [...]. With engravings. Paris: Deterville, 1809, 13 vols., in-8°: xxviii–532, [4]–584, [4]–590, [4]–560, [4]–567, [4]-580, [4]-588, [4]-547, [4]-570, [4]-592, [4]-582, [4]-622, [4]-704 pp.; 60 fold-out plates (light foxing, somewhat concentrated or heavy throughout; small angular water stain at the beginning of vol. XIII). Brown half-basane with small corners on the spine, cast-paper covers, smooth spine with gold fillets, red title labels, yellow edges mottled with red (rubbed, a few gaps in the cap bands, blunt corners). A revised and expanded edition of a classic—the greatest agricultural encyclopedia of the 18th century—first published in 1781 by Abbé Rozier (1734–1793) under the title “Cours complet d’agriculture [...].” This edition includes Rozier’s articles as well as new articles by a group of thirteen authors (Thouin, Parmentier, Huzard, Silvestre, Chaptal...). Complete set of the 60 plates depicting agricultural implements, wine distillation apparatus, flax-weaving equipment, oil mills, orangeries, potato-cutting machines, wine presses, greenhouse plans, etc. List of subscribers and table of Latin names at the end. Ref. Brunet IV:1442. - Not listed in Kress or Einaudi. Formerly owned by Dr. R. Rickaert (bookplate).
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