S. Henry Berthoud / Yan' Dargent - Le Monde des Insectes - 1890

Stunning illustrated edition of this science popularization work written by S. Henry Berthoud, which examines with meticulous care and clarity the fascinating world of insects -

The author deploys a descriptive and narrative approach, mixing naturalist observations, anecdotes and moral or philosophical considerations, in order to make accessible to the general public the complexity of these tiny yet essential beings to the balance of nature -

The plates and engravings by Yan’ Dargent, of great artistic finesse, accompany the text, offering a visual dimension that magnifies the diversity of forms, behaviors and habitats of insects, transforming the work into a true scientific and aesthetic gallery -

This book remains a valuable source for understanding how insects were perceived, studied and represented within a society undergoing a rapid expansion of science and publishing -

S. Henry Berthoud / Yan' Dargent - Le Monde des Insectes - SD (Circa 1890) - Garnier Frères -
484p.

Good condition of the binding, the book in its original half red morocco, red percaline boards, light signs of wear, some minor defects on the cover, gilded edges, spine with finely decorated raised bands, gilded title and author's name, cold-stamped borders framing the boards -

Good interior condition, some stains, superb vignette on the title page, book enriched with a large number of wood engravings in-text and full-page including a frontispiece, endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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