1770-1775 Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, Vols. I-VI

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

In the original French.

The first six volumes only of the eighteen volume first edition of this work on birds, part of Buffon's influential 'Histoire Naturelle'.

'Histoire Naturelle' is an encyclopaedic work, originally running to 36 volumes by Buffon, being continued by his colleagues, led by Lacepede, after his death.

An extensive study of birds, an essential work of natural history which explores many different species of birds, accompanied by detailed engravings.

This was an incredibly important resource on the subject of natural history in eighteenth century France, providing a wealth of information on all living things, accompanied by detailed engravings.

Volume I is illustrated with fourteen plates.

Volume II is illustrated with fifteen plates.

Volume III is illustrated with nine plates.

Volume IV is illustrated with eighteen plates.

Volume V is illustrated with nineteen plates.

Volume VI is illustrated with twelve plates.

Half titles to volumes I, II and VI.

With the inscription of 'Dan. de la Cherois' to the tail of the volume I title page.