Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particulier: Oiseaux. [complete in 18 volumes]

By: Buffon, (Georges Louis Marie Leclerc) Le Comte de

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Book Condition: Very Good

Deux-Ponts [Zweibrcken], 1785-1787. All 18 volumes in sound contemporary binding, half calf over speckled boards, morocco labels numbered in gilt I through XVIII though some rubbed or flaked; all edges red. Illustrated with 114 hand coloured copper plate engravings; collation complete. Various paginations; text in French. Each volume bearing the signature of one early owner with 1799 penned alongside in tome IV. A few early professional marginal repairs to end sheets of one volume; the occasional unobtrusive stain. A handsome set, purchased by its previous owner from Wheldon and Wesley. Shipping cost to be determined by location: please inquire.

Title: Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particulier: Oiseaux. [complete in 18 volumes]

Author Name: Buffon, (Georges Louis Marie Leclerc) Le Comte de

Categories: Art, Fine Bindings, Birds, 18th century,

Publisher: Deux Ponts, Sanson & Compagnie: 1787

Binding: half leather

Book Condition: Very Good

Size: 12mo.

Seller ID: Books009840