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11 - BUFFON. THE COMPLETE WORKS of Buffon, arranged by the Count …
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BUFFON. THE COMPLETE WORKS of Buffon, arranged by the Count de Lacépède, and enriched by this scholar with a general overview of the progress of the natural sciences. Paris, Eymery, Fruger and Co., 1828–29. 25/26 volumes, in-8, in fawn-coloured grained sheepskin, with gilt scroll decoration on the covers; the spine is smooth, compartmentalised and adorned with gilt scrolls and fleurons; title and volume number labels in black morocco (contemporary binding). Foliate foxing on the text pages, sometimes pronounced, much more discreet on the plates; very minor signs of wear on a few bindings. NEW EDITION in 25/26 volumes [VOLUME 4 MISSING], which reproduces Rapet’s edition published in 25 volumes in Paris in 1820–1822; it is supplemented by an APPENDIX entitled ‘A Summary of the Most Important Recent Discoveries in Natural History’, which constitutes the 26th and final volume. Volume I is dated “1829”, and volume 26, the final volume, “1828”, as is often the case. A PORTRAIT of Buffon, engraved by Sixdeniers after Drouais, 237/245 ILLUSTRATIONS, most of them coloured, and 2/3 fold-out MAPS enhanced with colour. A BEAUTIFUL COPY preserved in a fresh, decorated binding of the period, unfortunately missing one volume. ¶ Brunet, I, 1378.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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