HUBER (Pierre). Research on the Habits of Native Ants. Paris - Lot 119

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HUBER (Pierre). Research on the Habits of Native Ants. Paris - Lot 119
HUBER (Pierre). Research on the Habits of Native Ants. Paris and Geneva, J.J. Paschoud, 1810. One volume, in-8, in contemporary sheepskin, smooth spine with decorative lettering, gilt frieze framing the covers. XIII, (1) f., 328 pp. + 2 plates, unmounted. Scuff marks. Both plates, placed at the end of the volume, are present and intact. First edition of this remarkable book on ants: the author devotes an entire chapter to the history of the females; he describes their courtship, the way in which new colonies are established [...], follows them on their migrations and journeys [...], and observes the battles waged between ants of different species.” (Quérard).
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