121 - BUFFON (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of). Complete Works. Edited and prefaced with a historical note by Mr. A. Richard, associate professor at the Paris Faculty of Medicine; followed by two volumes on the progress of the physical and natural sciences since Buffon’s death by Baron Cuvier, permanent secretary of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Paris, Baudouin frères and N. Delangle, 1827–1828.

BUFFON (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of). Complete Works. Edited and prefaced with a historical note by Mr. A. Richard, associate professor at the Paris Faculty of Medicine; followed by two volumes on the progress of the physical and natural sciences since Buffon’s death by Baron Cuvier, permanent secretary of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Paris, Baudouin frères and N. Delangle, 1827–1828. 32 volumes in-8, an illustrated edition featuring numerous plates, the majority of which exist in two versions: one in black-and-white and one enhanced with color. Contemporary dark purple half-shagreen binding, spine decorated with four raised bands. (foxing spots and water stains, sun-faded spine, some rubbing)