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Storia naturale - Buffon , George Louis Leclerc

Buffon's natural history reorganized and continued, 1829

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€ 200 - 400

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€ 284

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Information

Livorno, Vignozzi typography, 1829-'33. In 16th. 96 vols. adorned with numerous copper engraved plates, editorial paperback in cardboard.

Specialist Notes

Rare edition of the famous and monumental work by George Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707 - 1788) French naturalist, mathematician, essayist and cosmologist. The work is divided into two parts: the first 54 volumes represent the actual "Natural History", followed by the "Continuation of Natural History".