BUFFON. The complete works of Buffon, put in order... Lot 30

BUFFON. The complete works of Buffon, put in order by M. le comte de Lacépède, enriched by this scholar with a general view of the progress of natural sciences. Paris, Eymery, Fruger et Cie, 1828-29. 26 volumes in-8 half ivy green basane, smooth spine partitioned with gilt fillets, gilt titles and tomaisons, gilt supra-libris "Rességuier" on the tail (period binding). Freckles, light spotting. NEW complete EDITION in 26 volumes, which repeats Rapet's edition published in 25 volumes in Paris in 1820-1822; it is increased by a Précis des découvertes les plus importantes nouvellement faites dans l'histoire naturelle which constitutes the 26th and last volume. Volume I is dated 1829, volume 26 and last 1828. A PORTRAIT of Buffon, engraved by Sixdeniers after Drouais. Missing all of the 245 engravings announced. ¶ Brunet, I, 1378.