BUFFON: General and particular natural history.... Lot 1

BUFFON: General and particular natural history. Royal Printing Office, 1749-1786. 34 volumes in-4 period marbled calf, spine ribbed with gilt numerals, three gilt fillets on the plates, arms in the center, speckled edges (qq rubbing on the headdresses and corners). Copy consisting of the 24 vol. of Natural History, plus the 6 vol. supplement and 4 volumes of the History of Minerals. Very numerous plates out of text. Beautiful copy with the royal coat of arms.