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‎Le Mouvement Scientifique en Belgique 1830-1905.‎

‎Bruxelles, Oscar Schepens & Cie, 1907-1908. 2 volumes, xvii, [i], 514, vi]; [xvi], 681, [v] pp. Large 4to. (23 x 32 cm.). Original printed Jungendstill wrappers over limp boards (designed by Lon Sneyers), uncut and partly unopened (bottom of volume II slightly damaged). Very richly illustrated with hundreds of plates, engraved portraits, maps, views, plans and other illustrations.‎

‎ A magnificent historic survey of the first 75 years of scientific development in Belgium written by specialist for each subject. The works is divided into 3 main parts: learned societies, sciences and universities. The disciplines life science, natural sciences and exact sciences are extensively described and illustrated. Complete copies, like this one, are rare.-- Finely printed with Art Noveau decorations for each chapter. Copy with ample margins.--(A few leaves detached from the book block).-- This is a heavy (8 kg.) item thus postage is accordingy.‎