Augustin Legrand’s Album de la Jeunesse, Melange d’Histoire Naturelle, Mineraux, Plantes, Animaux – Volume with 60 Engravings

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Print Author Augustin Legrand
Work Album de la Jeunesse, Melange d’Histoire Naturelle, Mineraux, Plantes, Animaux
Date c1830
Style Volume Bound in Contemporary Calf-backed Marbled Boards with 60 Engravings
Paper Size ~ 9 3/8″ by 7 3/4″
Plate Condition The work is in very good condition overall. The board is almost loose from front and the spine is pretty beaten. The work lacks the title page. The first leaf of text is damaged. Plate 8 is without the volvelle. There is some spotting and signs of wear in the work. There can be some very light foxing throughout. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Album de la Jeunesse, Melange d'Histoire Naturelle, Mineraux, Plantes, Animaux

This is Augustin Legrand’s Album de la Jeunesse, Melange d’Histoire Naturelle, Mineraux, Plantes, Animaux. The work was published in Paris and doesn’t show a date, but was published circa 1830. The work features 60 engravings bound in contemporary calf backed marbled boards. This is a rare children’s encyclopedia with some plates in aquatint including 6 Australian scenes from foreign field sports and some unusual scenes of whaling.

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