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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
The Works of Isaac Barrow. 3 volumes, complete. Hardcover cloth. Edinburgh, 1841
Edinburgh: Published by Thomas Nelson. Hardcover, clothbound. Double column printing. Frontispiece of Isaac Barrow. Pagination: xlii, 609 + 603 + 412.
J. Halle Antiquariat 1926 Wiegendrucke Incunabula Catalogue Munich 150 Plates
This is a 1926 J. Halle Antiquariat (Munich) catalogue of incunabula, focused on Wiegendrucke (15th-century printed books). This is a solid, complete example of a specialist German incunabula catalogue from the interwar period.
Kommende Baukunst 1926 Le Corbusier Toward Architecture HC German Photos Plans
[Berlin & Leipzig:Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt Stuttgart, 1926, 1stGerman edition of the 2nd French edition. ads] pp., with 230 b/w photo illustrations, plans and drawings. Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris (Le Corbusier, 1887–1965) was a Swiss-French architect, designer, urban planner, writer and speaker, considered one of the most influential pioneers of modern architecture.
Rare 1860 A Sentimental Journey Through France Italy Letters Sermons HB
“A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy” is a collector’s edition hardcover book published in 1926 by Derby and Jackson in New York. Written by Laurence Sterne, this book is a sentimental exploration of travel in Europe, specifically France and Italy. The original edition was published in 1860 and this reprint captures the essence of Sterne’s journey through Europe in an English language setting. This book is a unique piece for collectors interested in travel literature and the works of Laurence Sterne.
Rare 1860 A Sentimental Journey Through France Italy Letters Sermons HB
“A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy” is a collector’s edition hardcover book published in 1926 by Derby and Jackson in New York. Written by Laurence Sterne, this book is a sentimental exploration of travel in Europe, specifically France and Italy. The original edition was published in 1860 and this reprint captures the essence of Sterne’s journey through Europe in an English language setting. This book is a unique piece for collectors interested in travel literature and the works of Laurence Sterne.
2 Vtg Books Blue Gold Crown Royalty Queen Ornate Bookshelf Decor Staging SPAIN
These are not that old, but have a very sophisticated antique, old world look about them and would lend elegance to any bookshelf. Gorgeous books with ornate gilt decoration on spines and covers. Spines are beautiful with git scrolls and brown leather title boxes and gilt lettering.
The Adventures of Roderick Random by Tobias Smollet 1964 Vintage Paperback Rare
Explore the thrilling adventures of Roderick Random, a classic tale by Tobias Smollet.
OZ magazine no 21
OZ magazine no 21, fair condition, Oz no 21 is particularly rare and collectable due to its magnificent 8 page comic splurge. Oz magazine is highly collectable by social historians of its era, reflecting radical changes to societies moral and ethical issues and governance.