Lot 359
Buffon, George L.M.L., Comte de
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 11 October 2017 at 11:00 BST
£1,063
Description
Barr's Buffon. Buffon's Natural History. London: H.D. Symonds, 1807-10. 16 volumes, 8vo, engraved portrait, 5 plain plates, 131 hand-coloured plates, contemporary tree calf gilt, spines gilt, armorial bookplate of Gerald L. Rathbone
Footnote
Note: This handsome set comprises 10 volumes of Barr's Buffon. Buffon's Natural History and 6 volumes, lettered "Continuation" on spines, comprising Natural History.