ID 610061 
Lot 174  | SCHAEFFER, Jacob Christian 
Estimate value
€ 700 – 1 000 
The third edition of Schaeffer's important work on insects which includes the additional 5 entries in the appendix. The text and plates are divided into 4 sections, describing the structure and appearance of insects, their classification and taxonomic groupings, and the instruments and methods used to study them.
4to (290 x 200mm). 140 finely handcoloured plates, good internal condition. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, gilt title on spine, blue speckled edges (some wear). Provenance: Rappaport, Rome (bookseller's ticket).
| Artist: | Jacob Christian Schäffer (1718 - 1790) | 
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| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings | 
| Artist: | Jacob Christian Schäffer (1718 - 1790) | 
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| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings | 
| Address of auction | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste Via Pontaccio 12 20121 Milano Italy | |
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