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Buffon, Georges Louis Marie Leclerc, Comte de
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
Histoire naturelle générale et particuliére, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. Paris: Imprimerie Royale and Plassan, 1749–1804
44 volumes, 4to (9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.; 243 x 190 mm). Approximately 1270 engraved plates including frontispiece portrait, 12 folding maps, 4 folding tables, 2 folding handcolored ornithological plates, mostly by Jacques de Sève, père et fils, numerous engraved vignettes, occasional manuscript notes in a neat 18th-century hand interleaved in some volumes. Contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in six compartments and with morocco lettering-pieces, covers ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, edges stained in red; condition varies some, but most volumes in good condition.
44 volumes, 4to (9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.; 243 x 190 mm). Approximately 1270 engraved plates including frontispiece portrait, 12 folding maps, 4 folding tables, 2 folding handcolored ornithological plates, mostly by Jacques de Sève, père et fils, numerous engraved vignettes, occasional manuscript notes in a neat 18th-century hand interleaved in some volumes. Contemporary mottled calf, spines gilt in six compartments and with morocco lettering-pieces, covers ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, edges stained in red; condition varies some, but most volumes in good condition.
Provenance
Fürst Emil Oettingen-Spielberg (bookplates)
Literature
Nissen, ZBI 672; PMM 198
Condition
44 volumes, 4to (9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.; 243 x 190 mm). Approximately 1270 engraved plates including frontispiece portrait, 12 folding maps, 4 folding tables, 2 folding handcolored ornithological plates, mostly by Jacques de Sève, père et fils, numerous engraved vignettes, occasional manuscript notes in a neat 18th-century hand interleaved in some volumes. Comtenporary mottled calf, spines gilt in six compartments and with morocco lettering-pieces, covers ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, edges stained in red; condition varies some, but most volumes in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An attractive set of one of the great works of natural history, with crisp, clean text and plates. Includes the Supplements and Lacépède's continuation. Sold not subject to return.