1807-08 Histoire Naturelle de Buffon
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding
In the original French.
In three volumes, being volumes I, II, and VIII in Buffon's 'Oiseaux' series, being volumes XI, XII, and XVIII in Buffon's 'Histoire Naturelle' series.
Detailed natural history work on the birds of the world, a fascinating work.
Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and twelve plates.
Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and eight plates.
Volume VIII illustrated with a frontispiece and nine plates.
Written by Georges-Louis Leclerc, the Comte de Buffon.
Condition
In a full marbled calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the spines. A little rubbing to the joints. Small cracks to the joints of Volume II. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with just a few light spots.
Very Good
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