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SPALLANZANI, Lazzaro (1729-1799) - Travels to the Two Sicilies. Pavia: Baldassare Comini, 1792-97. First edition, complete with also its sixth volume, of the well known treatise on the last great journey of the abbot, geologist, volcanologist and mineralogist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Inside are detailed descriptions of Vesuvius's, Etna's and Sicily's ilslands' volcanic activity, studies on the Apennines and on the animals present on the lands explored. 6 volumes, 8vo (220 x 142mm). Half-titles, 11 engraved folding plates. Modern half calf signed Abbaye de Maumont with spines decorated in gilt and plates in decorative paper, uncut, wappers sometimes preserved (wrappers sometimes restored). (6) EN SPALLANZANI, Lazzaro (1729-1799) - Travels to the Two Sicilies. Pavia: Baldassare Comini, 1792-97. First complete edition with the "Opuscoli sopra diversi animali che servono di appendice ai viaggi" of the famous essay report of the last great voyage of the abbot, great geologist, volcanologist and mineralogist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Contained within are detailed descriptions of the volcanic activities of Vesuvius, Etna, and the Sicilian islands, studies of the Apennines, and animals found in the lands explored. 6 volumes, 8vo (220 x 142mm). Eyelets, 11 copper-engraved and folded plates. Half-modern leather signed Abbaye de Maumont with gilt-decorated backs and marbled paper plates, in beards, paper wrappers preserved (paper wrappers with restorations). (6)
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SPALLANZANI, Lazzaro (1729-1799) - Travels to the Two Sicilies. Pavia: Baldassare Comini, 1792-97. First edition, complete with also its sixth volume, of the well known treatise on the last great journey of the abbot, geologist, volcanologist and mineralogist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Inside are detailed descriptions of Vesuvius's, Etna's and Sicily's ilslands' volcanic activity, studies on the Apennines and on the animals present on the lands explored. 6 volumes, 8vo (220 x 142mm). Half-titles, 11 engraved folding plates. Modern half calf signed Abbaye de Maumont with spines decorated in gilt and plates in decorative paper, uncut, wappers sometimes preserved (wrappers sometimes restored). (6) EN SPALLANZANI, Lazzaro (1729-1799) - Travels to the Two Sicilies. Pavia: Baldassare Comini, 1792-97. First complete edition with the "Opuscoli sopra diversi animali che servono di appendice ai viaggi" of the famous essay report of the last great voyage of the abbot, great geologist, volcanologist and mineralogist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Contained within are detailed descriptions of the volcanic activities of Vesuvius, Etna, and the Sicilian islands, studies of the Apennines, and animals found in the lands explored. 6 volumes, 8vo (220 x 142mm). Eyelets, 11 copper-engraved and folded plates. Half-modern leather signed Abbaye de Maumont with gilt-decorated backs and marbled paper plates, in beards, paper wrappers preserved (paper wrappers with restorations). (6)
