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from Buffon's
"Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere Avec la Description du
Cabinet du Roi" 1763. Designed by De Seve, Jacques E. (French, fl. 1742
- 1788) and engraved by Le Grand, Louis. Jacques E. De Seve was the
principal artist commissioned by Comte de Buffon to illustrate his
'Histoire Naturelle..." He was not content to simply portray his
animals in a dry and factual manner. Rather, he insisted on providing
full backgrounds, including classical landscapes as on many here.
"
This copper engraved plate is in very good condition, the print
area measuing 21 x 17cm.
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These designs are
well engraved. Buffon, began his career as both a
mathematician and as a philosopher and turned to the study of the
natural world in his early forties. Appointed by the King as
Superintendent of the Royal Gardens in Paris, Buffon based his
researches upon their extensive collections. The first volume of his
monumental, Histoire Naturelle, appeared in 1749 and was so successful
that the last volume was still to be published after his death. Later
editions put more specimens to the page the later English edition was
1812
Buffon was one of the most influential of the 18th century Natural
history writers. |
Angora Rabbit
By Count de Buffon
(Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Brebis /Sheep
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Autre Belier des Indes
Anglo Nubian Goat
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Belier des Indes
Anglo Nubian Goat/Sheep?
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Bouquetin/Ibex
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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La Brebis Commune /Sheep
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Bouc D'Afrique
African Pygmy Got Male
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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La Chauve Souris
Bats
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x 2
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L'Animal Anonyme
Fenec Fox ?
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Fourmilier
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Renard Blanc du Canada
White Snow Fox
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Bouc de Juida
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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mar
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Mulot /Mouse
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x2
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La Musaraigne D'Eau
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x 2
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La Musaraigne
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x2
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Le Phatagin
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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Le Rat D'Eau
Water Vole
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x2
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La Souris
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x2
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Le Surmulot /Rat
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x2
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Le Tamanoir
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted foxig mark (1)
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Tapir
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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La Taupe/ Mole Skinned
Depuille de sa Peau
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted x 2
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La belette, Le Touan, L'Icheumon, La Mangouste
Mongoose Weasel etc
By Count de Buffon (Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte
de
Buffon) (7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) a French
naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist,& prolific author. Copper
engraving .
from 20 volumes of Histoire Naturelle, Page size is
approx. 8.1/4 x 5.1/4" (210 130mm). First published
in intervals over an eighteen-year period, from 1749 to 1767.
These bordered image pics are from the 1749/50's
editions. £15
ea unmounted
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