Brehm - Merveilles de la Nature. Les Oiseaux - 1878
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Two-volume French edition of Alfred Edmund Brehm’s The Birds, Merveilles de la Nature. Les Oiseaux, published in 1878 by Librairie J.B. Bailliere et fils in Paris, bound in half leather with gold tooling, about 900 pages, 29 × 20 cm, in very good condition.
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The French edition of Brehm’s famous The Animal World (Life of Animals) – a magnificently illustrated standard work of classical natural history.
First French edition. Publisher: Librairie J.B. Bailliere et fils, Paris, 1878. 2 volumes. Together over 900 pages with numerous text illustrations as well as full-page plates. Half-leather bindings with gold-embossed spine titles and ornate spine gilding, gilt edges, FOLIO 29 x 20 cm, 5 kg.
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The French edition of Alfred Edmund Brehm’s world-famous The Animal World belongs to the most significant popular science natural history works of the 19th century. The present two-volume section on the birds conveys, in accessible form, the then state of ornithological research and combines scientific accuracy with a vivid, illustrative presentation. The French adaptation by zoologist Zéphirin Gerbe made Brehm’s work accessible to an international audience and contributed significantly to its distribution across Europe.
The work treats all major bird groups on Earth – from songbirds and raptors to parrots, kingfishers and woodpeckers, up to the splendid Paradise-like birds of Oceania. In addition to descriptions of anatomy, life, breeding behavior, diet, distribution and behavior, there are numerous cultural-historical and hunting lore notes, as is characteristic of Brehm’s works. The combination of scientific observation and narrative presentation has made the work, across generations, one of the most popular natural history books in Europe.
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Very decorative, uniformly bound copies, clean and complete inside, only isolated minor signs of aging; overall in very good condition.
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For many years, I have passionately dedicated myself to trading rare and antiquarian books. My focus is on literature, history, science, and culturally significant works from the 16th to the 20th century.
Each book is carefully examined, described, and photographed to offer collectors authentic and high-quality items. If something does not meet your expectations, please contact me, and we will find the best solution together.
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Translated by Google TranslateThe French edition of Brehm’s famous The Animal World (Life of Animals) – a magnificently illustrated standard work of classical natural history.
First French edition. Publisher: Librairie J.B. Bailliere et fils, Paris, 1878. 2 volumes. Together over 900 pages with numerous text illustrations as well as full-page plates. Half-leather bindings with gold-embossed spine titles and ornate spine gilding, gilt edges, FOLIO 29 x 20 cm, 5 kg.
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The French edition of Alfred Edmund Brehm’s world-famous The Animal World belongs to the most significant popular science natural history works of the 19th century. The present two-volume section on the birds conveys, in accessible form, the then state of ornithological research and combines scientific accuracy with a vivid, illustrative presentation. The French adaptation by zoologist Zéphirin Gerbe made Brehm’s work accessible to an international audience and contributed significantly to its distribution across Europe.
The work treats all major bird groups on Earth – from songbirds and raptors to parrots, kingfishers and woodpeckers, up to the splendid Paradise-like birds of Oceania. In addition to descriptions of anatomy, life, breeding behavior, diet, distribution and behavior, there are numerous cultural-historical and hunting lore notes, as is characteristic of Brehm’s works. The combination of scientific observation and narrative presentation has made the work, across generations, one of the most popular natural history books in Europe.
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Very decorative, uniformly bound copies, clean and complete inside, only isolated minor signs of aging; overall in very good condition.
Seller's Story
About hq-books
For many years, I have passionately dedicated myself to trading rare and antiquarian books. My focus is on literature, history, science, and culturally significant works from the 16th to the 20th century.
Each book is carefully examined, described, and photographed to offer collectors authentic and high-quality items. If something does not meet your expectations, please contact me, and we will find the best solution together.
I am delighted when my books find new lovers who appreciate the charm of old prints as much as I do.
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Number of books
2
Subject
Ornithology
Book title
Merveilles de la Nature. Les Oiseaux
Author/ Illustrator
Brehm
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1878
Height
29 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
20 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Librairie J.B. Bailliere et fils, Paris
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
900
