拍品 6
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BUFFON, OEUVRES COMPLÈTES HISTOIRE NATURELLE, GÉNÉRALE ET PARTICULIÈRE, 1749-1775, 20 VOLUMES

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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述

  • Oeuvres complètes histoire naturelle, générale et particulière. Paris: L'Imprimerie Royale, 1749-1775
20 volumes, 4to (246 x 180mm.), some volumes with half-titles, 691 engraved plates (one folding), folding table, contemporary mottled calf, slightly rubbed, a few with minor loss to spines; sold not subject to return 

出版

Nissen ZBI 672

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

拍品資料及來源

A handsome set of the quarto "Imprimerie Royale" edition. The set comprises: Oeuvres complètes Histoire naturelle, 15 volumes, 1749-67, 587 engraved plates; Supplement, 1774-75, 17 engraved plates, Oiseaux, 3 volumes, 1770-75, 87 plates. The collation of this edition is uncertain.