Spectacle de la Nature; Or Nature displayed, being Discourses on…

Spectacle de la Nature; Or Nature displayed, being Discourses on such Particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite the Curiosity and Form the Minds of Youth. Illustrated with Copper Plates. Translated from the French, by Mr Humphries. by Pluche, (Noel - Antoine). < >
  • Another image of Spectacle de la Nature; Or Nature displayed, being Discourses on such Particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite the Curiosity and Form the Minds of Youth. Illustrated with Copper Plates. Translated from the French, by Mr Humphries. by Pluche, (Noel - Antoine).
  • Another image of Spectacle de la Nature; Or Nature displayed, being Discourses on such Particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite the Curiosity and Form the Minds of Youth. Illustrated with Copper Plates. Translated from the French, by Mr Humphries. by Pluche, (Noel - Antoine).
  • Another image of Spectacle de la Nature; Or Nature displayed, being Discourses on such Particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite the Curiosity and Form the Minds of Youth. Illustrated with Copper Plates. Translated from the French, by Mr Humphries. by Pluche, (Noel - Antoine).

Spectacle de la Nature; Or Nature displayed, being Discourses on such Particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite the Curiosity and Form the Minds of Youth. Illustrated with Copper Plates. Translated from the French, by Mr Humphries.

London: J. & J. Pemberton, 1739. Vol. I: [6], xviii, 323, [12 index], [1 ad’] pages. 25 engraved plates including many folding. Vol. II: viii, [4 ad’s], 312 pages. 34 engraved plates; many folding. full contemporary calf, gilt; red labels to the spines. Thick small 8vo. Bindings worn and heavily rubbed; one plate with a clean tear but no loss; else a very good set. The work was eventually extended to 7 vols.

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