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Volumes I-V, VII, VIII and XIII of this thirteen volume 'nouvelle edition' of Buffon's illustrated 'Histoire Naturelle', examining life on Earth. 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. 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. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 901F24
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