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BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de).
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BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de).
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Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de). Natural History of Birds. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1770–1785. 18 volumes in-12, marbled sheepskin, decorated raised spine. Scuffs, small areas of leather missing, a small hole and wormholes, particularly in the margins of vols. IX, XII and XIII.
First in-12 edition of this section devoted to birds. It is illustrated with 262 copperplate engravings after J. de Sève.
With:
LACÉPÈDE (Count of). Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds and Serpents. Paris, Hôtel de Thou, 1788–1790. 4 volumes in-12, marbled sheepskin, ornate ribbed spine. Scuffs; a few small areas of leather missing from certain covers.
49 plates of snakes, tortoises, lizards, frogs, etc., engraved on copper after de Sève. Volume IV concludes with a eulogy by Buffon.
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About the sale
Antique and modern books: catalogued sale
Auction location
Auction time
11/14/2026 at 10:30 AM
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