Natural History 1765 Sloths Mice Bats Rodents rare book 59 fine engraved plates

(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Leather Books, Natural History, French Books, Illustrated Books, Sloths, Mice, Bats).Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere Avec La Description du Cabinet du Roy.Published 1765, Paris by L'Impremierie Royale.441 pages. Text in French. Illustrated with 59 copper engraved plates, complete re: instructions to binder leaf at rear.Plates show various types of small rodents, ocelots, monkeys, squirrels, bats, etc. and some plates show internal anatomy or skeletons, etc.Rare publisher's original plain paper wrappers, meant to be discarded upon proper owner binding in the 18th century, wide deckled edges. untrimmed & uncut.Volume 13 of a larger set, this volume stands complete unto itself.Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly rubbed but still supple, remains overall very attractive as an object.Text block paper is all nice hand made paper of the era, wid