BUFFON et LACÉPÈDE - LOT OF 17 VOLUMES and 2 FRAGMENTS MANUSCRITS - BUFFON (Georges Louis Leclerc de, Comte de): "Oeuvres complètes avec des extraits de Daubenton et la classification de Cuvier." Paris, au bureau de la Société des Publications Illustrées 1839. 6 volumes large in-8 (matières générales: 2 tomes, mammifères: 2 tomes et oiseaux: 2 tomes). Illustrated plates by TARDIEU, JANET-LANGE and Edouard TRAVIÈS (most in color). Some signatures out of order. Scattered foxing. Contemporary half basane. Spine decorated with gilt friezes and motifs; BUFFON: "Théorie de la Terre" Chez F.D. Pillot 1831. In-8.and LACÉPÈDE (Bernard-Germain, Comte de): "Oeuvres" published by F.D. Pillot 1832-1833, including volumes 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 to 12 (cetaceans, quadrupeds and oviparous animals, volume 2 of snakes and volumes 1 and 3 to 8 of fish). Illustrated plates by Mme PILLOT engraved by ROUSSEAU, DAVESNE, MASSARD and PAUQUET (mostly in color). Some browning. Contemporary green half basane. Smooth spine decorated with floral and animal motifs in gilt. Overall good condition. Joins 2 autograph fragments by the Comte de LACÉPÈDE from his work on fish. 6 lines in brown ink on 1/4 pp. in-8 and 20 lines in brown ink on 1 pp. in-8. Expert: Bertrand BRUEL ***** Bidding is equivalent to acceptance of our conditions of sale, so please refer to them for consignments ****