Léon Dufour - Atlas des champignons comestibles et vénéneux - 1891

Exciting illustrated edition of 80 coloured plates depicting 191 common mushrooms in France, with their descriptions, the ways to recognize edible and poisonous species, and numerous culinary recipes -

This botanical and mycological work is devoted to the identification of mushrooms found in French regions -

Designed as a supplement to the Nouveau Flore des Champignons by Messrs. Costantin and Dufour, this atlas is aimed at both natural science enthusiasts and people wishing to identify species that may be edible or those presenting a health hazard -

The work presents 191 common mushrooms in France, spread across 80 coloured plates, accompanied by descriptions intended to reveal the characteristic features of each species -

The author focuses on outlining the main elements that distinguish mushrooms, notably studying their general shape, cap, stem, gills, coloration and other visible peculiarities that facilitate identification -

Léon Dufour - Atlas des Champignons comestibles et vénéneux - 1891 - Paul Klincksieck -
80 plates.

Condition of binding is good, the volume in its full cardboard slipcase not closed containing an "Atlas des champignons comestibles et vénéneux", wear from use, some minor defects on the cover, cracked joints, worn headbands and corners, worn edges, dull spine -

Good interior condition, browning, the work enriched with 80 coloured plates depicting 191 common mushrooms in France with their descriptions, the ways to recognize edible and poisonous species and numerous culinary recipes, good copy -

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