Sieur Liger - La Nouvelle Maison Rustique - 1764

Work: The New Rustic House, or General Economy of All Rural Goods by Sieur Liger

Edition: 8th edition, augmented (1764)

Format: 2 volumes in-quarto

Dimensions: height 27 cm × width 21.5 cm

Binding: full antique marbled leather, spine with raised bands decorated with floral gilt compartments, red edges. Homogeneous and original binding.

Content

Volume 1: Rustic house, farmyard, poultry, livestock, domestic care
Volume 2: Gardening, vegetable garden, fruit garden, flowers, medicinal plants, Vine & Beverages, Hunting & Falconry, Cooking & Office

Illustrations: numerous copperplate engravings (agricultural techniques, gardening, hunting).

Provenance: Copy bearing the handwritten signature of Madame la Marquise de Mailly on the front page of the First and Second Volumes.

Condition: Fresh pages, light and scattered foxing (typical). Solid binding, authentic patina from use. No clumsy restoration.

Important: Complete in 2 matching volumes.

Will be shipped securely, well packaged in shock-absorbing materials (reinforced bubble wrap + rigid cardboard).