Edition: New Edition
Illustrated By: A. Faguet, Mesnel, Émile Bayard, and J. Stewart
Published By: Blackie And Son
Publication Year: 1871
St Mary's Books is proud to present this new edition English translation of F. A. Pouchet's 1865 work L'Univers: les infiniment grands et les infiniment petits (The Universe: Or, The Infinitely Great and The Infinitely Little) - a natural history which moves from microscopic organisms to the stars and nebulae. The book contains several black-and-white, wood engraving illustrations as well as eight gorgeous colour plates of various flora and fauna. The book is bound in half Moroccan black leather and js, the boards are accented with gilt detailing. The spine has raised bands with gilt details and stamps, the title and author's name also in gilt lettering. The endsheets are beautifully decorated with a distinct marbled pattern. This copy is all edge gilt. The spine is rubbed somewhat at the ends and slightly at the joint. The bottom edge of the back cover is substantially rubbed. The pages preceding the preface are greatly affected by foxing, however no plates or later pages seem to be affected. This is a wonderfully illustrated and unique publication that would be the perfect gift for anyone interested in the scope of the natural world. pp.vii + pp.818.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: F. A. Pouchet, M.D.
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 124277
Price £60.00
