[18th-century auction catalog]. Rare Books (by Monsieur Le C - Lot 60

[18th-century auction catalog]. Rare Books (by Monsieur Le Camus de Limare)... By Guillaume de Bure, Jr. Paris, G. de Bure, 1786. In-8, XII, 259 pp., Bradel binding in black morocco-embossed half-basane with small corners, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets and fleurons. A fine copy of one of the very first public auction catalogs devoted primarily to natural history. As in nearly all copies, the printed price list and the index of authors are missing here. All prices are noted in the margins in a contemporary hand. “This catalog is remarkable for its beautiful and very rich selection of the finest works on natural history, which were sold at exorbitant prices” (Peignot). (Blogie 16 & Grolier Club No. 325).