175. SERRES (Olivier de). Le Théâtre d'agriculture et mesnag - Lot 175

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175. SERRES (Olivier de). Le Théâtre d'agriculture et mesnag - Lot 175
175. SERRES (Olivier de). Le Théâtre d'agriculture et mesnage des champs, in which is represented all that is required and necessary to properly train, govern, enrich and embellish the rustic house. Paris, Madame Huzard, An XII-An XIV (1804-1805). 2 vol. in-4, cxcii, 672 p. ; xiv, 948 p., pl., marbled fawn basane, smooth spine decorated, cold frame on the boards. Empire edition of the remarkable treatise by Olivier de Serres (1539-1619), precursor of modern agronomy, the first to scientifically approach all agricultural techniques in order to optimize them, from beekeeping to viticulture, including hunting, breeding, forestry, etc. The text is illustrated with a jovial portrait in the frontispiece and 17 plates outside the text. Bindings slightly rubbed, splitting of the spine, small lack of leather, other minor defects. Attached : LIGER (Louis). La nouvelle Maison rustique ou Économie générale de tous les biens de campagne; la manière de les entretenir et de les multiplier avec la vertu des simples, l'apothicairerie. Paris, Durand, 1775. 2 vols. in-4, marbled fawn basane, spine with ornate nerves. Illustrated with plates. Copy in fair condition, lacking the title page in volume one, other defects. Not collated.
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