Camille Flammarion - Le monde avant la création de l'homme, Origines de la terre, de la vie, de l'humanité - 1886

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Camille Flammarion guides a richly illustrated journey through Earth's origins and cosmic history in this 1886 edition bound in red half leather.

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Beautiful illustrated edition of this scientific popularization work that aims to trace the cosmic and geological history of the planet before the appearance of humans, blending scientific rigor with philosophical lyricism.

Flammarion and presents contemporary theories on the formation of the Earth, the evolution of landscapes, the emergence of the first forms of life, and their gradual transformation into complex organisms, while integrating discoveries from geology, paleontology, and astronomy.

Camille Flammarion - The World Before the Creation of Man, Origins of the Earth, Life, Humanity - 1886 - C. Marpon and E. Flammarion
847 pages.

Good condition of the binding, book in its original half-red leather, marbled boards, signs of wear, rubbed headbands and corners, rounded edges, gilded page edges, spine with raised bands, titling and author's name in gold.

Good interior condition, browning, work enriched with 400 engravings, 8 maps, and 5 watercolors.

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Beautiful illustrated edition of this scientific popularization work that aims to trace the cosmic and geological history of the planet before the appearance of humans, blending scientific rigor with philosophical lyricism.

Flammarion and presents contemporary theories on the formation of the Earth, the evolution of landscapes, the emergence of the first forms of life, and their gradual transformation into complex organisms, while integrating discoveries from geology, paleontology, and astronomy.

Camille Flammarion - The World Before the Creation of Man, Origins of the Earth, Life, Humanity - 1886 - C. Marpon and E. Flammarion
847 pages.

Good condition of the binding, book in its original half-red leather, marbled boards, signs of wear, rubbed headbands and corners, rounded edges, gilded page edges, spine with raised bands, titling and author's name in gold.

Good interior condition, browning, work enriched with 400 engravings, 8 maps, and 5 watercolors.

Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.

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Number of Books
1
Subject
Astronomy, Geography, Geology, Illustrated, Natural History
Book Title
Le monde avant la création de l'homme, Origines de la terre, de la vie, de l'humanité
Author/ Illustrator
Camille Flammarion
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1886
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
C. Marpon et E. Flammarion
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
847
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