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Lot n° 16

BUFFON Georges Leclerc de.

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Complete works. Paris, Rapet, 1819-1822; 25 vol. in-8 and 2 vol. grand in-4, pink half-calf bindings, ribbed back decorated with gold and cold motifs, trimmed. Portrait, card engraved, colored and folded. The 2 large volumes of atlases contain 217 metal-engraved and richly coloured plates, 126 of which are from birds. Rare collection in luxurious and fresh modern bindings in romantic style preserved without defect. A few rare marginal freckles.