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11 - [Natural History]. BUFFON (G.-L.
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[Natural History]. BUFFON (G.-L. Leclerc de); CUVIER (Georges). The Complete Works of Buffon, expanded by Cuvier… with two additional volumes containing descriptions of the most remarkable mammals and birds discovered to date... Paris, Pillot, 1829–1832. 29 volumes in-8, contemporary tan sheepskin, smooth spine, gilt titles, volume numbers and fillets, marbled edges (minor signs of wear to the bindings: worn corners, small tears at the joints of vols. 16 and 17, rubbed spine on the last volume ; discolouration). Illustrated edition comprising 294 engraved plates, the vast majority of which are coloured. That is, 237 plates for the main body of the work (as per the table in the index volume), and 57 for the two volumes of Cuvier’s Supplement. A fine copy in a uniform binding, including the general table published in 1832, which is often missing.
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About the sale Books from the 15th to the 21st century, most of which are illustrated. Manuscripts. Painters’ autographs. Maps and plans. Architectural drawings. Normandy.
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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