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CAVANILLES, ANTONIO JOSE. Observaciones Sobre La Historia Natural, Geografia, Agricultura, Poblacion Y Frutos del Reyno de Valencia. Madrid: Imprenta Real, 1795-1797.
2 volumes, 2o (368 x 255 mm). 50 (of 52) engraved plates and one folding table (some occasional pale spotting). Contemporary sheep-backed marbled boards, uncut (spine and corners worn).
FIRST EDITION, and very rare. Cavanilles not only describes the nature of Valencia, but also gives an account of the history and archaeology of the province. the two copies appearing in American Book Prices Current in the last thirty years were also lacking plates: one had 47, the other 27 only. Palau 50574. (2)
2 volumes, 2
FIRST EDITION, and very rare. Cavanilles not only describes the nature of Valencia, but also gives an account of the history and archaeology of the province. the two copies appearing in American Book Prices Current in the last thirty years were also lacking plates: one had 47, the other 27 only. Palau 50574. (2)