Buffon Achille Comte (9 results)

rigide. Condition: Assez bon. Accompagnées de 300 vignettes dessinées par Victor Adam, Troisième édition, 1 vol. fort in-8 reliure de l'époque demi-veau marron, dos à 4 nerfs, E.-L.-C. Mauprivez, Paris, 1842, 422-649 pp. Avec de très nombreuses planches en noir. Etat très satisfaisant (des brunissures, rel. frottées avec petits mq.). Langue: Français.

rigide. Condition: Assez bon. Accompagnées de 300 vignettes dessinées par Victor Adam, Troisième édition, 1 vol. fort in-8 reliure de l'époque demi-veau marron, dos à 4 nerfs, E.-L.-C. Mauprivez, Paris, 1842, 452-416 pp. Avec de très nombreuses planches en noir. Etat très satisfaisant (des brunissures, rel. frottées avec petits mq.). Langue: Français.

Reliure demi maroquin. Condition: Bon. Victor Adam (illustrator). 150 dessins de Victor adam reproduits en gravures aquarellées, texte de Buffon revu, réduit et précédé d'une introduction par M. Achille Comte, Professeur d'Histoire Naturelle à l'Académie de Paris. Frontispice et page de faux titre en couleurs, page de titre, portait de Buffon, collationné complet de ses planches protégées par des serpentes et des texte, bon état, reliure demi maroquin, 4 faux nerfs, coins frottés, tranches dorées, intérieur en bonne condition mais rousseurs, XIV p. et 313 p. HN 1 - R - AB.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original rebacked half scarlet leather, scarlet cloth sides, the spine divided into five panels, gilt lettered in the second, tools to the others, original re-inforced lemon lining papers, top edge gilt. Quarto. 10¼'' x 7½''. Contains illustrated additional title-page, (xxxiii), [i], 292 pp illustrated by 150 designs by Victor Adam over 38 single-sided plates of engravings, illustrating 150 birds, each plate exquisitely hand-coloured. White paper label to the front free end paper with the name 'A. J. Warnock', ink name above, one gathering slightly proud, two loosely enclosed letters, one typed, one hand written from 'Jacques Delmand' referring to the contents of the book, rubbing to the leather corners, hinges sound and in Very Good. Member of the P.B.F.A. ORNITHOLOGY.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO40038017: 1835. In-4. Relié demi-cuir. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos frotté, Quelques rousseurs. 406 + 425 + 452 + 416 + 422 + 649 pages. Nombreuses planches en noir et blanc, souvent sous serpente. Filets, roulette, titre, auteur et tomaison dorés au dos. Texte sur deux colonnes. Plats parfois griffés/frottés. Tome 4 : quelques pages volantes. 6 photos disponibles. Tome 1 et 3 : 7 planches-Tome 2 :0 planche- tome 4: 52 planches- tome 5: 31 planches- tome 6: 56 planches. . . . Classification Dewey : 508-Histoire naturelle.

Condition: Very Good-. Hand coloured plates heightened with gum (38 with 154 birds shown in groups from 2-6 per plate) by Victor Adam +uncoloured frontis portrait of Buffon +pretty hand coloured engraved titlepage by Pauquet /Rouget sc. all with tissue guards. Small quarto plum roan spine extra gilt compartments & faux bands with cloth sides (tips a bit worn/rebacked with old spine relaid/cloth rubbed). Portrait Frontis +hand coloured titlepage +printed titlepage +Portrait +xxiii [1]p blank +312pp. Text pages with some foxing, more so to first & last pages. Plates mostly clean & white but a few have pale edge foxing. Two tissue guards torn, one at p17 lost. The plates are all beautifully hand coloured and heightened with gum. 1 volume. Hardcover.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1828 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 456 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 456 Volume 2 (1828) Language: French.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1825 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 579 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 579 Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788,Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832,Richard, Achille, 1794-1852, ed.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1825. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: : - 579, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 579 579.