Lot 74
Agriculture.- Chomel (Noel) Dictionnaire Oeconomique..., 4 vol. including 2 vol. Supplement, third edition, 12 engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt, folio, Amsterdam, Jean Covens & Corn. Mortier, 1732-40.
Estimate: £800 - 1,200
Description
Agriculture.- Chomel (Noel) Dictionnaire Oeconomique...., edited by J.Marret, 4 vol. including 2 vol. Supplement, third edition, titles in red and black, engraved dedication and 12 plates by B.Picart, 1 folding, numerous engraved or woodcut illustrations in text, contemporary ink note at foot of titles, some browning, mostly light, small ink stain to upper edge of a few leaves first volume, contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments with red and black roan labels, rubbed, corners and spine ends worn and with some repairs, [Vicaire 172], folio, Amsterdam, Jean Covens & Corn. Mortier, 1732-1740.
⁂ An important domestic dictionary with much on food and drink, agriculture and horticulture and hunting, and with sections on bees, falconry and horses.
Description
Agriculture.- Chomel (Noel) Dictionnaire Oeconomique...., edited by J.Marret, 4 vol. including 2 vol. Supplement, third edition, titles in red and black, engraved dedication and 12 plates by B.Picart, 1 folding, numerous engraved or woodcut illustrations in text, contemporary ink note at foot of titles, some browning, mostly light, small ink stain to upper edge of a few leaves first volume, contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments with red and black roan labels, rubbed, corners and spine ends worn and with some repairs, [Vicaire 172], folio, Amsterdam, Jean Covens & Corn. Mortier, 1732-1740.
⁂ An important domestic dictionary with much on food and drink, agriculture and horticulture and hunting, and with sections on bees, falconry and horses.