Georges-Louis Leclerc, Buffon (1707–1788) - Guillaume-Philidor van den Burggraaff (attivo XIX) - Lot. of 6 fogli - "Pappagalli", Œuvres complètes de Buffon, Tome VII - 1853
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A lot of six hand-coloured lithographic sheets depicting parrots from *Œuvres complètes de Buffon*, Tome VII, by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Buffon, and Guillaume-Philidor van den Burggraaff.
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Type: Lithograph with original hand coloring and gum arabic highlights;
Support: Heavy-weight paper with protective tissue;
Condition: Excellent black-and-white inking, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning;
Shipping: insured via Bartolini/DPD courier, declare any damages at pickup;
Provenance: From a private collection;
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) was one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment and the naturalist who, before Darwin, laid the foundations for modern biology and geology.
His monumental work, Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, composed of 36 volumes published between 1749 and 1789, was the first attempt to collect all knowledge of the natural world into a single systematic work. It was an immense editorial success, read not only by scientists but by the entire European aristocracy.
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The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: Lithograph with original hand coloring and gum arabic highlights;
Support: Heavy-weight paper with protective tissue;
Condition: Excellent black-and-white inking, good preservation with slight traces of foxing and browning;
Shipping: insured via Bartolini/DPD courier, declare any damages at pickup;
Provenance: From a private collection;
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) was one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment and the naturalist who, before Darwin, laid the foundations for modern biology and geology.
His monumental work, Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, composed of 36 volumes published between 1749 and 1789, was the first attempt to collect all knowledge of the natural world into a single systematic work. It was an immense editorial success, read not only by scientists but by the entire European aristocracy.
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Number of books
6
Subject
Ornithology
Book title
Lot. of 6 fogli - "Pappagalli", Œuvres complètes de Buffon, Tome VII
Author/ Illustrator
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Buffon (1707–1788) - Guillaume-Philidor van den Burggraaff (attivo XIX)
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1853
Height
265 mm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
175 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Th. Lejeune, Libraire-Éditeur - Bruxelles nel 1833
Number of pages
6
