DIDEROT, Denis, (French, 1713-1784): Volume of ''Histoire Naturelle'' from Encyclopedie, rebound with no frontis, later 18th Century publication, 42 engraved plates from Francois Nicolas Martinet. Plates from the natural world to include unique fish, lamprey, crabs, sea urchins, sand dollars, starfish, sea mollusks, bivalves, insects, moths, butterflies, fold out of louse, 2 page flea, corals, and sponges. Description of each plate in front of book in French. Embossed cover, 16'' x 10 1/4''.
CONDITION: Splits at spine, wear to covers, pages with moisture ''wobbles'', slight toning.