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RARE album of macrophotography images of plants executed by the two celebrated French biologists who devoted their careers to research of living phenomena and have devised special scientific camera equipment to process and present nature images in all its manifestations in a spirit that attempts to reconcile science with poetry and aesthetic experimentation. In 1976, they received the Niépce Prize for their photographic work, which has appeared in numerous publications. Contains 76 color photographic plates (75 full page). 305x290mm. 159 pages. White cloth Hardcover with illustrated dust-jacket. Red lettering on spine. Jacket yellowing and very slightly stained. Jacket upper edge slightly bumped, front side upper edge torn in 2 places (20&35mm) - no damage to illustration. Cover edges slightly bumped and dirty. Spine edges bumped. Small stain on front inner cover. Dedication written in pen on front whitepage. [SUMMARY]: This beautifully illustrated classic macrophotography album by preeminent artist in the field of nature photography is in good condition.