ROEMER, Johann Jacob - Lot 67

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ROEMER, Johann Jacob - Lot 67
ROEMER, Johann Jacob Genera insectorum Linnaei et Fabricii iconibus illustrata. Vitoduri Helvetorum, H. Steiner, 1789. 1 vol. in-4. Full marbled tan calf, gilt roulette in frame, smooth spine decorated, title page in red morocco calf, gilt edges. Superb illustration composed of 37 hors-texte of which 36 are colored and engraved in intaglio; the title vignette is also colored and engraved in intaglio. Compositions drawn by J.R. Schellenberg. First edition. Text printed in Latin. First partial printing of the plates: "The first 32 plates of this work are the same as those found in the Abrégé de l'histoire des insectes, by Sulzer, 1776, in-4" (Brunet, 4, 1352). From the natural history library of Dr. Maurice Royer with stamp. Corners, corners and spine rubbed.
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