5 volumes of Buffon in English, many plates
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Books, Magazines & PapersRelated Books, Magazines & Papers
More Items in Books, Magazines & Papers
View MoreRecommended Collectibles
View MoreItem Details
Description
Heading:
Author: Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de
Title: Five English translations from Buffon's mammals
Place Published:
Publisher:
Date Published: 1780-1791
Description: 5 volumes. Each illustrated extensively with copper plates. (8vo) uniformly bound in half morocco, raised bands, spines lettered in gilt. Includes:
4 volumes. Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon. Edinburgh: Printed for William Creech, 1780. Volumes IV-VII. Spine titles indicate Vols. I-IV.
The System of Natural History, Written by the Celebrated Buffon, Carefully Abridged; with Additional Extracts from Other Writers. Perth: Printed by R. Morison Junior, for R. Morison, [et al.], 1791. 2 volumes in 1.
Several illustrated volumes of English translations of the Comte de Buffon's natural historical work related to mammals, nicely illustrated.
Author: Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de
Title: Five English translations from Buffon's mammals
Place Published:
Publisher:
Date Published: 1780-1791
Description: 5 volumes. Each illustrated extensively with copper plates. (8vo) uniformly bound in half morocco, raised bands, spines lettered in gilt. Includes:
4 volumes. Natural History, General and Particular, by the Count de Buffon. Edinburgh: Printed for William Creech, 1780. Volumes IV-VII. Spine titles indicate Vols. I-IV.
The System of Natural History, Written by the Celebrated Buffon, Carefully Abridged; with Additional Extracts from Other Writers. Perth: Printed by R. Morison Junior, for R. Morison, [et al.], 1791. 2 volumes in 1.
Several illustrated volumes of English translations of the Comte de Buffon's natural historical work related to mammals, nicely illustrated.
Condition
Moderate rubbing to bindings, light browning and occasional foxing; very good.
Buyer's Premium
- 30%
5 volumes of Buffon in English, many plates
Estimate $400 - $600
3 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Berkeley, CA, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Related Searches
TOP