Le spectacle de la nature, ou entretiens sur les particularités de l'histoire naturelle,

Qui ont paru les plus propres à rendre les Jeunes-Gens curieux, & à leur former l'esprit [by Noel Antoine Pluche]. Nouvelle édition. Paris, Frères Estienne, 1771, 8 parts in 9 volumes, with 210 mostly folding, engraved plates (incl. 9 frontispieces) incl. a world map and a celestial map in 4 parts, contemporary uniform marbled calf, gilt and ribbed back with morocco letterpieces.

Most part numbers on spines damaged, various spine ends and outer corners worn, here and there minor other defects. Lovely set with in each volume the ex libris of J.B. David Presb. on inside front board, also in volume 5 handwritten name P.J. Caers and in volume 6 name C.J. Groesius. Lovely, abundantly illustrated encyclopedia for young people, with plates in all possible educational fields. Rare in this complete condition.