William Smellie, member of the Antiquarian and Royal Societies of Edinburgh. Natural history, general and particular, by the Count de Buffon, translated into English. Illustrated with above 300 copper-plates, and occasional notes and observations. Vol. I. (-IX.). Published by: 1789, Second edition. There are 307 illustrated plates across all volumes conveying numerous animals such as dogs, cats and elephants. Collated, complete with all plates. Comte de Buffon was a French author and his natural history was originally published from 1749-1804. It spanned to an encyclopedic collection of 36 quartos. This English translation was published prior to the to completion of this work. The work ended up being limited to the animal and mineral kingdoms. This translation has numerous notes and observations by William Smellie, a Scottish encyclopedist and naturalist. Description Natural History, General and particular by the Count de Buffon. Translated into English . Illustrated with above 300 copper-plates by William Smellie. Book 5 has a loose board. Great condition considering the age. Complete with 307 plates, some folding, including portrait frontispiece. Contemporary tree calf, twin green labels, red numbering labels, richly gilt in compartments, gilt roll to covers, marbled endpapers, yellow edges. Aside from a few trivial chips at extremities, very minor wear at corners, and scattered very light foxing, a handsome, well-preserved set. Volume dimension: 21.5cm x 13.0 cm xx, 514pp, 517pp, 524pp, 352pp, 440pp, 443pp, 452pp, 352pp, viii, 422pp + 307 plates. https://collections.soane.org/b7375 https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-3949628 https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Natural-History-General-Count-Buffon-Translated/30791632101/bd Photos supplement descriptions & Objects that show in the listing photo. "Please View & Used the photos for Part of Description & Further Condition Details"!!! Ship tracked & Insured.