Louis Figuier - L'Année scientifique et industrielle - 17
Louis Figuier - L'Année scientifique et industrielle - Paris: Louis Hachette - volumes, more than pages - Half shagreen binding, back with raised bands adorned with gilding, marbled end papers - 18 x 11.5 cm.Good to very good general condition: back sometimes lightly rubbed, some foxing, other minor flaws.Original edition of the first 17 volumes of the series covering 18 years of scientific reports on astronomy, chemistry, scientific trips, agriculture, industrial arts, meteorology, railways, paleontology, marine, mechanical, physics, natural sciences, medicine, universal exhibitions, architecture and construction, etc. the obituary at the end of each volume allows to read biographies of scholars unknown or forgotten today.The volumes are illustrated with a few engravings and folding maps enhanced in colour. Luxurious set all with the same binding, creating a remarkable aesthetic and decorative unit. Read More