$450
Guyot, [Edme-Gilles]. Nouevelles Recreations Physiques et Mathematiques. Paris: 1772 – 75. Second Edition. Four volumes. Contemporary mottled brown calf, spines decoratively stamped and lettered in gilt, black morocco title compartment. Marbled edges. With 99 engraved plates, some folding, plus tables, engraved price lists, ornamental devices. 8vo. 179 + 2 leaves (ad.), second title, 199 + 1 (ad.); 173 + 1 (ad.), second title, 172 + 2 (ads.); 196 + 1 (ad.), second title, 190 + 1 (ad.); 182 +1 (ad.), second title, 207 [208]. An excellent copy, first volume a trifle foxed toward rear, minor marginal tears to a few plates not affecting images, light pencil scribbling on one plate.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09