1766 Buffon Natural History ANIMALS Illustrated MONKEY Primate Evolution Zoology
BUFFON, Georges Louis Leclerc
Published by A Paris, : De l'Imprimerie royale., [1766]. First edition., 1766
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1766 Buffon Natural History ANIMALS Illustrated MONKEY Primate Evolution Zoology "Virtually all the well-known writers of the Enlightenment were Buffonians " Ernst Mayer The monumental work by Comte de Buffon, Histoire Naturelle, was fascinating 18th-century collection of articles and encyclopedia entries on material sciences, physics, chemistry, technology, as well as the history of animals. Buffon wrote the volumes with the intent of addressing all of natural history, but after realizing the grandeur of the work, it focuses only minerals, birds, and quadrupeds. This popular fourteenth volume of the original set includes 41 full-page copper engravings. This particular volume is important because it has implication on the furthering of the theories of evolution. This volume features descriptions and illustrations of the following animals: monkeys, orangutans, gibbons, mandrills, malbrouck, talapoin, and many other primates. Item number: #483 Price: $ 750 BUFFON, Georges Louis Leclerc Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere, : avec la description du cabinet du roy. A Paris, : De l'Imprimerie royale., [1766]. First edition. Details: Collation complete with all pages: [6], 411, [1] p., XLI leaves of plates o Includes general title page consistent with first editions. Binding: Leather; tight & secure Language: French Size: ~10in X 8in (25.5cm x 20cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # ABE-1492894034483
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Title: 1766 Buffon Natural History ANIMALS ...
Publisher: A Paris, : De l'Imprimerie royale., [1766]. First edition.
Publication Date: 1766
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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