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595 - BUFFON: A set of 36 volumes in uniform binding.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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BUFFON: A set of 36 volumes in uniform binding. Contemporary full calf binding with ribbed spine, decorated with a ‘spider’s web’ embossed pattern. - *Natural History, General and Particular, with a Description of the King’s Collection*, fifth edition, Paris, Royal Printing Office, 1752–1768. Vol. 1–31. (17 volumes; missing: vols. 4, 6, 7 (part 1), 8–14, 19–20, 24, 29–30) - General and Particular Natural History, serving as a sequel to the Theory of the Earth and an introduction to the history of minerals, by the Count of Buffon … Supplement. Paris, Royal Printing House, 1776–1782. Vol. 4–11. (6 volumes, Volumes 6–7 missing) - Natural History of Birds, Paris, Royal Printing House, 1779–1785. Volumes 8–18. (8 volumes, Volumes 9, 11 and 14 missing) - Natural History of Minerals, by His Lordship the Count de Buffon … Paris, Royal Press, 1783–1785. Vol. 1–6. (5 volumes, Vol. 5 missing) Old bookseller’s label on some volumes: “Librairie A. Davesne, 59 Rue Bonaparte”. Old wet stamp: “Bibliothèque de Pannard” Condition: as expected; richly illustrated (volumes not collated)
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About the sale Original comic strips and comic books, antique and modern books – Afternoon sale at 2 pm
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Auction time 09/09/2026 at 2:00 PM
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