"1774 Herbarium In 4mo Format In Vellum From The Curiosities Collection Of The Father Abram, De Coursan"
Beautiful 18th century herbarium in its 4to binding in ivory vellum, title page with a colored urn dated 1774; and bearing the ex-libris of Abram, Curé de Coursan. This pretty glossary of the plants of his region is full of charm on beautiful vat paper, with various plants collected with love and intelligently dried, mounted with small pink silk ribbons for these thirty pieces skillfully presented. A beautiful moving "Curiosité" and full of the charm of studious country walks at the end of the reign of Louis XV. In good condition, this piece of amateur cabinet will delight a lover of botany, a collection of a "Curious" seduced by the variety of the plant world. A beautiful piece in good condition, which would make you want to create one during your walks in the open air