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Buffon, George Marie Leclerc, comte de
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Buffon, George Marie Leclerc, comte de
- Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1752-1768.
- paper/leather
70 volumes in-12 (62 x 97 mm). Maroquin citron, armoiries au centre, dos orné de filets et fleurons, pièces de titre et tomaison brunes parfois noires, tranches dorées.
Rares défauts tels qu'éraflures, traces de colle ou dos légèrement insolés.
Exceptionnel exemplaire en maroquin citron aux armes de la duchesse de Gramont, soeur du grand Choiseul, ministre de Louis XV, morte sur l'échafaud en avril 1794.
Il comprend : Histoire naturelle, 32 volumes (I à XXXI, 1752-1768) - Supplément, 12 volumes (I à XII, 1774-1782) - Oiseaux, 18 volumes (I à XVIII, 1770-1785) - Minéraux, 8 volumes (I à VIII, 1783-1787).
Ces ensembles qui se composaient selon les goûts des commanditaires ne se trouvent que rarement complets. Ainsi, on ne trouve dans l'exemplaire de la duchesse ni les Ovipares et serpents (4 volumes), ni les Poissons (11 volumes), ni les Cétacés (2 volumes).
Au total, 915 gravures hors texte.
Rares défauts tels qu'éraflures, traces de colle ou dos légèrement insolés.
Exceptionnel exemplaire en maroquin citron aux armes de la duchesse de Gramont, soeur du grand Choiseul, ministre de Louis XV, morte sur l'échafaud en avril 1794.
Il comprend : Histoire naturelle, 32 volumes (I à XXXI, 1752-1768) - Supplément, 12 volumes (I à XII, 1774-1782) - Oiseaux, 18 volumes (I à XVIII, 1770-1785) - Minéraux, 8 volumes (I à VIII, 1783-1787).
Ces ensembles qui se composaient selon les goûts des commanditaires ne se trouvent que rarement complets. Ainsi, on ne trouve dans l'exemplaire de la duchesse ni les Ovipares et serpents (4 volumes), ni les Poissons (11 volumes), ni les Cétacés (2 volumes).
Au total, 915 gravures hors texte.
Condition
Rares défauts tels qu'éraflures, traces de colle ou dos légèrement insolés.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."