Curiositez de la nature et de l'art sur la végétation : ou L'agriculture, et le jardinage dans leur perfection [...]. Nouvelle édition [...].

2 parts in 1 vol., 12mo: front.-[26]-368-[4], 274-[8] pp.; 12 pl. (dampstained).

Cont. calf, gilt decorated spine on raised bands, red sprinkled edges (head lacking, lower cover stained, corners bumped).

Third edition (1st 1705) of this work on gardening (with a calendar planting guide), also dealing with supernatural phenomena (palingenesis or rebirth of plants or animals, philosophical tree, plants against demons...). The work was translated in German and English and often reprinted. Illustrated with 1 frontispiece, 12 plates and an armorial headpiece at the dedication. Ref. Caillet 10982. - Dorbon 5037 (1705 & 1753 ed.). - Not in Nissen, Pritzel.