Essai sur l'Anatomie et la Physiologie des Dents ou nouvelle théorie de la dentition

First edition, illustrated with five engraved plates (see Crowley 894; David 258; Poletti 182).

Scattered foxing, otherwise a clean and attractive copy.

Contemporary half sheep, the flat spine gilt with decorative rolls and small tools, black morocco lettering-piece, headcap worn, some rubbing to spine and joints, marbled paper boards; a period binding.

"… Serres did research into the development of the bones and teeth…" (D.S.B., XII, 315).