Paris, Vincent, 1763.
Deux volumes in-8 (193x122 mm), (4)-cccxxv-(1 b)-189-(1) pages et 1 planche dépliante / (2)-24-(4)-640 pages. reliure : Plein veau de l'époque, dos à cinq nerfs ornés et dorés. Quelques petits accrocs et manques de cuir aux reliures et accroc en gouttière du tome 1 . Une longue note manuscrite de 4 pages (page 160 puis à partir de 190 du tome 1).
références: Pritzel [21], Morton [in "History of botanical Science", pp. 310/311) : "The distinction of having first analysed and explained the theoretical foundation of natural classification, and, what was even more important, of defining the practical method to be used in seeking such classification, belongs without question ot Michel Adanson. His "Familles des plantes" (1763) was a work of historic significance, which gave clarity and coherence to the ideas of the growing number of proponents of the "Natural method". It became the main formative influence in developing natural classification in France, and in ensuring its success"].
Prix : 1500 €