C. Bonnet - Contemplation de la nature - 1769

Rare two-volume set of this major edition by the Geneva naturalist Charles Bonnet, devoted to the study of natural phenomena, the organization of living beings, and the search for a general order allowing understanding of the structure and functioning of nature -

The work belongs to the natural philosophy of the 18th century, at a time when scientific observation, philosophical reflection, and natural theology remained closely linked, and when scholars sought to discover in the organization of living beings the general laws that bear witness to the harmony of the world -

Bonnet adopts an approach based on observation, analysis, and comparison, but he does not limit himself to describing the organisms or phenomena he studies, for he constantly seeks to uncover behind the apparent diversity of forms a coherent organization and a continuity of nature -

C. Bonnet - Contemplation of Nature - 1769 - Volume I and II - Marc-Michel Rey -
[4], xlv, [1], 244 pp. ; xi, 1 blank, 301, [3] Pages.

Good condition of bindings, works in their original full tan crushed morocco, rubbed with use, a few minor defects on boards and spine, one headpiece damaged, corners worn, marbled edges, smooth spine adorned, gold-ruled on the edges, titles and volumes in gold on tan morocco pieces, triple gold fillets surrounding the boards -

Good interior condition, some stains, beautiful vignette on the title page, pretty headbands, ex-libris label of J. B. THEVENON, medical doctor at Craponne, Haute-Loire, marbled endpapers in decent condition, pleasing copy -

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