BUFFON [Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of] - COMPLETE WORKS [a - Lot 267

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BUFFON [Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of] - COMPLETE WORKS [a - Lot 267
BUFFON [Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of] - COMPLETE WORKS [arranged and prefaced with a historical note by Mr. A. RICHARD—followed by two volumes on the progress of the physical and natural sciences since Buffon’s death by Baron CUVIER]. Paris, Delangle frères, 1827–1828. 32 vols., in-8 (approx. 22.5 × 15 cm): Theory of the Earth, History of Minerals, Epochs of Nature, Experiments on Plants, History of Animals, Domestic, Carnivorous, and Wild Animals, Birds, Supplements. Fawn-colored half-leather binding, smooth spines decorated with gilt fillets and borders, gilt title, volume numbers, and subtitles. Frontispiece portrait. Numerous hand-colored copperplate engravings (Mammals, Birds) based on Vauthier’s work, under the direction of Couché fils. Good condition. Some rubbing on the bindings; scattered foxing, occasionally heavy on a few plates.
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