ROQUES (Joseph). History of edible and poisonous mushrooms, - Lot 606

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ROQUES (Joseph). History of edible and poisonous mushrooms, - Lot 606
ROQUES (Joseph). History of edible and poisonous mushrooms, in which their distinctive characteristics, their alimentary and economic properties, their harmful effects and the means to guarantee or remedy them are explained. Second edition. Paris, Fortin, Masson, 1841. In-8, and an atlas in-4, half brown long-grained morocco, smooth spine decorated, covers preserved (Modern binding). Text : false-title, title, 482 pp. and (1) f. of erratum. - Atlas: title, (1) f. of table, 24 plates. Second edition, the most complete, increased after 9 years of research (the first edition had appeared in 1832 and met a huge success). The atlas contains 24 beautiful colored plates finished with brushes in vivid tones, representing 64 species; they were engraved after Bordes and Hocquart. The description of the 4 orders is preceded by general and scientific considerations, including reflections on mycogastronomy: friend of Carême and de la Reyniere, Roques initiated his contemporaries to the taste of mushrooms. In fine, list of mycophiles mentioned in the book. Some foxing, covers soiled. Mykolibri, 1793.
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