1. Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux-Mouches. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1829-30]. — LESSON, RENÉ PRIMEVÈRE. 1794-1849.

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Estimate: $2,500–$3,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Los Angeles · 10 February 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-2043685
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Lesson, René Primevère. 1794-1849., 1. Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux-Mouches. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1829-30]. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2014, lot 27. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2043685.

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Lesson, René Primevère. 1794-1849., 1. Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux-Mouches. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1829-30]. Bonhams, 10 Feb 2014, lot 27. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2043685.

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