Chenu - Encyclopédie d'Histoire Naturelle. Oiseaux - 1860
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Chenu, Encyclopédie d'Histoire Naturelle. Oiseaux, a six-volume folio set in French, original language, published in Paris around 1860 by Marescq et Compagnie / Gustave Havard, with half-leather bindings, 1872 pages, and dimensions of 29 x 20 cm in very good condition.
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A monumental standard work of classical ornithology—the complete bird section of one of the most important French natural history encyclopedias of the 19th century.
Publisher: Paris, Marescq et Compagnie / Gustave Havard, around 1860. 6 volumes with numerous black-and-white illustrations in the text and as plates. Half-leather bindings with gold-embossed spine titles and ornamental spine gilding, FOLIO 29 x 20 cm, 8 kg.
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Edited by the French naturalist and military physician Jean-Charles Chenu (1808–1879), Encyclopédie d'Histoire Naturelle ranks among the most extensive scientific compendia of the 19th century. The aim of the project was to summarize all knowledge of the animal and plant kingdoms available at the time, based on the works of leading naturalists such as Buffon, Cuvier, Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Latreille, or de Jussieu, while also integrating the latest scientific findings. The complete section on birds presented here forms one of the most significant parts of this monumental encyclopedia.
The six volumes systematically cover all bird families known at the time. Each species is described in terms of its characteristics, distribution, way of life, and systematic position. In doing so, the work combines scientific precision with a remarkably clear presentation for its era and represents an important milestone in French ornithology before the final breakthrough of modern evolutionary biology.
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Bindings lightly rubbed, internally overall clean and complete with only occasional age-related foxing and minor signs of wear; overall a very well-preserved copy of this rarely complete six-volume edition.
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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 TranslateA monumental standard work of classical ornithology—the complete bird section of one of the most important French natural history encyclopedias of the 19th century.
Publisher: Paris, Marescq et Compagnie / Gustave Havard, around 1860. 6 volumes with numerous black-and-white illustrations in the text and as plates. Half-leather bindings with gold-embossed spine titles and ornamental spine gilding, FOLIO 29 x 20 cm, 8 kg.
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Edited by the French naturalist and military physician Jean-Charles Chenu (1808–1879), Encyclopédie d'Histoire Naturelle ranks among the most extensive scientific compendia of the 19th century. The aim of the project was to summarize all knowledge of the animal and plant kingdoms available at the time, based on the works of leading naturalists such as Buffon, Cuvier, Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Latreille, or de Jussieu, while also integrating the latest scientific findings. The complete section on birds presented here forms one of the most significant parts of this monumental encyclopedia.
The six volumes systematically cover all bird families known at the time. Each species is described in terms of its characteristics, distribution, way of life, and systematic position. In doing so, the work combines scientific precision with a remarkably clear presentation for its era and represents an important milestone in French ornithology before the final breakthrough of modern evolutionary biology.
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Bindings lightly rubbed, internally overall clean and complete with only occasional age-related foxing and minor signs of wear; overall a very well-preserved copy of this rarely complete six-volume edition.
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
6
Subject
Ornithology
Book title
Encyclopédie d'Histoire Naturelle. Oiseaux
Author/ Illustrator
Chenu
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1860
Height
29 cm
Edition
Subsequent edition
Width
20 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris, Marescq et Compagnie / Gustave Havard
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
1872
