Georges-Louis Leclerc

Beautiful set devoted to Buffon’s works, consisting of six volumes bound in elegant brown bindings adorned with golden animal motifs. A set with old-world charm, particularly evocative of the great tradition of nineteenth-century natural history books. The lot is accompanied by brochures and plates engraved on separate sheets, which enrich this collection and its appeal to lovers of ancient books, natural sciences, and fine illustrations. A decorative and collectible set, ideal for a bibliophile or for a Buffon and natural history enthusiast.

Estimate:£167.28

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