Sale: 348 / Rare Books, Nov. 17./18. 2008 in Hamburg Lot 274

 
Johann Christoph Adelung - Mineralogische Belustigungen. 6 Bde. 1768-71


274
Johann Christoph Adelung
Mineralogische Belustigungen. 6 Bde. 1768-71
Estimate:
€ 4,500 / $ 4,860
Sold:
€ 4,680 / $ 5,054

(incl. surcharge)
[Adelung, J. Chr.], Mineralogische Belustigungen, zum Behuf der Chymie und Naturgeschichte des Mineralreichs. 6 vols. With 22 multiple folding copper plates. Leipzig, J. Fr. Heineck and Faber 1768-1771. Contemp. half calf with some gilt spine and 2 labels in colours. 8vo.
Kirchner 3244. - Poggendorff I, 12. - Ferguson I, 5. - Ferchl p. 3. - Hoover Coll. 586. - Complete series of the rare mineralogic magazine, published by J. Chr. Adelung, who was better known as linguist and biographer. With contributions by important scientists, such as Colini, Daubenton, Eller, Guettard, Macquer, Meyer and Pott. - Bindings slightly rubbed. Fine copy in a contemp. binding.




274
Johann Christoph Adelung
Mineralogische Belustigungen. 6 Bde. 1768-71
Estimate:
€ 4,500 / $ 4,860
Sold:
€ 4,680 / $ 5,054

(incl. surcharge)