1770-1775 6Vols Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux Comte de Buffon First Edition...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, Vols. I-VI Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon 1770-1775 L'Imprimerie Royale : Paris 7" by 4.5" [8], i-xxxvi [2], 3-352; 351; 417; 405; 456; vi-clxxvii pp SUMMARY The first six volumes only of the first edition of the Comte de Buffon's lavishly illustrated natural history work on birds. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION In the original French.The first six volumes only of the eighteen volume first edition of this work on birds, part of Buffon's influential 'Histoire Naturelle'.'Histoire Naturelle' is an encyclopaedic work, originally running to 36 volumes by Buffon, being continued by his colleagues, led by Lacepede, after his death.An extensive study of birds, an essential work of natural history which explores many different species of birds, accompanied by detailed engravings.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 fourteen plates.Volume II is illustrated with fifteen plates.Volume III is illustrated with nine plates.Volume IV is illustrated with eighteen plates.Volume V is illustrated with nineteen plates.Volume VI is illustrated with twelve plates.Half titles to volumes I, II and VI.With the inscription of 'Dan. de la Cherois' to the tail of the volume I title page. CONDITION In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Significant rubbing to joints, and back strip heads and tails. Small losses of leather to volume V and VI back strip tails, with further minor losses to head of volume I and V back strips. Lacking half of volume III title spine label, with partial remnants of only two volume number labels. A touch of worming to head of volume VI front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to volume I title page tail. Pages bright and generally clean, though a touch age toned due to paper type. Overall Condition: 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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