Description: Click here to see our other books! Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon 1769-1770 L'Imprimerie Royale : Paris 7" by 4.5" 451; 458; 480; 520; 395, i-xxxix; 357; 387; ii-cdlxxix pp SUMMARY Volumes I-V, VII, VIII and XIII of this thirteen volume 'nouvelle edition' of Buffon's illustrated 'Histoire Naturelle', examining life on Earth. Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French.Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII and XIII only of a thirteen volume set.Buffon's influential 'Histoire Naturelle'.'Histoire Naturelle' is an encylopaedic work, originally running to 36 volumes by Buffon, being continued by his colleagues, led by Lacepede, after his death.This was an incredibly important resource on the subject of natural history in eighteenth century France, providing a wealth of information on all living things, accompanied by detailed engravings.Volume I is illustrated with two folding maps, and one plate. Collated, lacking one plate.Volume III is illustrated with seven plates. Collated, complete.Volume IV is illustrated with one plate. Collated, complete.Volume VII is illustrated with thirty-three plates. Collated, complete.Volume VIII is illustrated with eighteen plates. Collated, complete.With the armorial bookplate of Irish philosopher Rev. Francis Hutcheson, known as one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment, to front pastedowns. CONDITION In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Head and tail of volumes I, V, VII, and XII joints starting, along with front joint of VIII, with boards firmly held. Losses of leather to front joint of vols VII and XIII, and to front boards of I, III and IV. Loss of leather to rear board of vol IV. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, but generally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Publisher: L'Imprimerie Royale
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: No
Language: French
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: Not Stated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1769
Place of Publication: Paris
Weight: 4.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: Paris
