NATURAL HISTORY OF BUFFON 1799 – 1808 Engraved Editions of Animals, Fish, Birds
“BUFFON – NATURAL HISTORY, GENERAL & SPECIFIC of Animals, Fishes, Plants, Minerals etc.” PRICE PER SINGLE ENGRAVED BOOK. “Natural History”, completed between 1799 and 1808, is an extensive work spearheaded by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, and spans an impressive 127 volumes. This monumental series covers a wide array of topics related to natural history, including the classification and description of various animal species, minerals, and plants. Buffon's work is recognized for its comprehensive scope and the depth of its scientific inquiry, which was groundbreaking at the time. The series not only reflects the Enlightenment's thirst for knowledge and the systematic categorization of the natural world but also contributes to the foundations of modern biology and geology. Buffon’s influence extended beyond natural sciences, as his ideas also touched upon theories of evolution and the age of the Earth, challenging contemporary views and paving the way for future scientific debates and discoveries. Size: 8″ x 5.2 ” x 1.2″ Very good condition for the age. See other similar items