Ade Quatrefages - Hommes Fossiles et Hommes Sauvages - 1884
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Hommes Fossiles et Hommes Sauvages by Ade Quatrefages, original 1884 edition.
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Fossil Men and Savage Men – Armand de Quatrefages
Original edition - 1884 – Very good condition – Illustrated publisher's binding
Paris, J.-B. Baillière & Fils
Description of the work:
Superb copy of the original 1884 edition of the renowned anthropology work by Armand de Quatrefages, a French naturalist and anthropologist well known in the 19th century.
This book brings together in-depth studies on human evolution, illustrated with numerous engravings (209 figures in and out of text) and includes a large fold-out map. An essential classic of 19th-century scientific literature.
Antique decorative binding, illustrated cloth-covered publisher's cardboard binding in black and gold, with a spine decorated with anthropological motifs, gilded edges. Rare in this condition.
Details :
Fossil Men and Wild Men. Anthropology Studies.
Author: A. de Quatrefages (Member of the Institute)
Publisher: J.-B. Baillière & Fils, Paris
Date: 1884
Pages: 12 + 644 pages
Illustrations: 209 figures.
Format: In-8 (approx. 23 x 15 cm)
Condition: Very good overall condition. Firm binding, clean interior, sharp illustrations, without major foxing. Small signs of age on the cover with no severity. No missing parts, complete and original copy.
Highlights:
Original edition
A complete and rare copy within a decorative binding from a specific historical period.
Subject of historical and scientific interest
Perfect for collectors, bibliophiles, or institutions.
Asking price: €620 (slightly negotiable depending on the shipping method).
Careful and secure shipping (with tracking + insurance)
Possible to hand over in person in [city or region]
Fossil Men and Savage Men – Armand de Quatrefages
Original edition - 1884 – Very good condition – Illustrated publisher's binding
Paris, J.-B. Baillière & Fils
Description of the work:
Superb copy of the original 1884 edition of the renowned anthropology work by Armand de Quatrefages, a French naturalist and anthropologist well known in the 19th century.
This book brings together in-depth studies on human evolution, illustrated with numerous engravings (209 figures in and out of text) and includes a large fold-out map. An essential classic of 19th-century scientific literature.
Antique decorative binding, illustrated cloth-covered publisher's cardboard binding in black and gold, with a spine decorated with anthropological motifs, gilded edges. Rare in this condition.
Details :
Fossil Men and Wild Men. Anthropology Studies.
Author: A. de Quatrefages (Member of the Institute)
Publisher: J.-B. Baillière & Fils, Paris
Date: 1884
Pages: 12 + 644 pages
Illustrations: 209 figures.
Format: In-8 (approx. 23 x 15 cm)
Condition: Very good overall condition. Firm binding, clean interior, sharp illustrations, without major foxing. Small signs of age on the cover with no severity. No missing parts, complete and original copy.
Highlights:
Original edition
A complete and rare copy within a decorative binding from a specific historical period.
Subject of historical and scientific interest
Perfect for collectors, bibliophiles, or institutions.
Asking price: €620 (slightly negotiable depending on the shipping method).
Careful and secure shipping (with tracking + insurance)
Possible to hand over in person in [city or region]
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Biology, Colonial history, Encyclopedias, Fine Bindings, Geography, Natural History, Oceania, Tribal art and culture
Book Title
Hommes Fossiles et Hommes Sauvages
Author/ Illustrator
Ade Quatrefages
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1884
Edition
1st Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
J.B. Baillière & Fils
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
644
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