Fontenelle - Conversations On The Plurality Of Worlds. Mossy, 1780. Contemporary Full Calfskin Binding.
Artist: Fontenelle - Entretiens Sur La Pluralités Des Mondes. Mossy, 1780. Reliure Plein Veau D'époque.
FONTENELLE (Bernard Le Bovier de) - Entretiens sur la pluriélisation des mondes. Marseille, Chez Jean Mossy, 1780; in-12, X- folding map + 362 pp., contemporary marbled full calf binding, spine decorated with 5 raised bands, painted edges. Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) was Corneille's nephew. After unsuccessful attempts in the theater, he was recognized as a popularizer of science. He entered the French Academy, then became permanent secretary of the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Inscriptions.
150 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Length: in-12 d'un poids d'environ 300 grammes.
Reference (ID): 1610797
Availability: In stock
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