Régley, Léon. - *Les Sensitives: A Treatise on Plant Physiol - Lot 305

Régley, Léon. - *Les Sensitives: A Treatise on Plant Physiology*. Paris: Ch. Albessard and Bérard, 1862. In-12, red morocco, crowned monogram “E.E.” in the center of the covers within a triple gilt border, ribbed spine decorated with the crowned monogram in panels adorned with foliage, double fillet on the edges, gilt edges (Capé binding) - caps and corners slightly rubbed, minor foxing - [2 ff.], V, 128 pp., 5 out-of-text engravings. First edition. An introduction to the life of plants: vital properties, sexuality, germination, coloration, smell, and taste, etc. At the end of the book is a dictionary of scientific terms used in the work. A beautiful copy, very well bound.