11 - BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de). Natural History of Birds. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1770–1785. 18 in-12 volumes, marbled sheepskin, decorated raised spine. Scuffs, small areas of missing leather, a small hole, and wormholes, particularly in the margins of vols. IX, XII, and XIII.

BUFFON (Georges Louis Le Clerc de). Natural History of Birds. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1770–1785. 18 in-12 volumes, marbled sheepskin, decorated raised spine. Scuffs, small areas of missing leather, a small hole, and wormholes, particularly in the margins of vols. IX, XII, and XIII. First in-12 edition of this section devoted to birds. It is illustrated with 262 copperplate engravings based on drawings by J. de Sève. Includes: LACÉPÈDE (Count of). Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds and Snakes. Paris, Hôtel de Thou, 1788–1790. 4 volumes in-12, marbled sheepskin, ornate raised spine. Scuffs; a few small areas of missing leather on some covers. 49 plates of snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, etc., engraved on copper after de Sève. Volume IV concludes with a eulogy by Buffon.