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Voltaire, Les Singularités de la Nature, a single-volume French edition of 118 pages published in 1769 in Geneva, in good condition with a worn spine and foxing, with an armorial ex-libris provenance.
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Second edition published in Geneva, one year after the original edition.
In 1768, Voltaire published this collection of 38 short chapters on various aspects of the natural world under the title The Singularities of Nature. The variety of topics covered testifies to Voltaire’s wide curiosity and his interest in the nascent natural sciences.
From geology to biology, the author reflects on the great questions that move minds, conducts his own experiments on slugs and snails, and argues with Buffon, de Maillet, and others on the question of the origin of fossils and the formation of mountains.
Preserved with an ochre binding, stains and rubbed spine. Solid work. Interior well preserved, some scattered nibbles without gravity. Missing the first flyleaf.
Provenance: Armorial ex-libris on the front pastedown (see photos)
Voltaire
The Singularities of Nature
In Geneva, s.e, 1769
in-8 (19.5 x 12 cm); viii + 118 pp.
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We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
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Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateSecond edition published in Geneva, one year after the original edition.
In 1768, Voltaire published this collection of 38 short chapters on various aspects of the natural world under the title The Singularities of Nature. The variety of topics covered testifies to Voltaire’s wide curiosity and his interest in the nascent natural sciences.
From geology to biology, the author reflects on the great questions that move minds, conducts his own experiments on slugs and snails, and argues with Buffon, de Maillet, and others on the question of the origin of fossils and the formation of mountains.
Preserved with an ochre binding, stains and rubbed spine. Solid work. Interior well preserved, some scattered nibbles without gravity. Missing the first flyleaf.
Provenance: Armorial ex-libris on the front pastedown (see photos)
Voltaire
The Singularities of Nature
In Geneva, s.e, 1769
in-8 (19.5 x 12 cm); viii + 118 pp.
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of books
1
Subject
Literature, Philosophy, Science
Book title
Les Singularités de la Nature
Author/ Illustrator
Voltaire
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1769
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
118
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