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.
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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. |
Le Kulon, Le Rosolet, L'Ermine, La Nivale
Stoats etc
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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 Zibeline, Le Putois, Le Feret,Le Perouaska
ferrets, Martens 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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Le Nagor, le Nangeur, Le Nyl- Ghau, Le Biggel
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 Riche, Le lapin de Russie,
L'Ogototn, Le Lievre des Alpes
Rabbit 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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L'Urson,Le Paca, L'Urson 2 , L'Akouchi
Porcupine
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 Klipdas, L'Hirax de Syroe, Le Porc- epic,
Le Couendou
Porcupine
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 Cochon d'Indie, Le Capiai, L'Ashkoko
Guinea pig, capybara
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 Zokor, Le Grand Spalax, Le Splaxx ou en
dessons
blind, fossorial, or subterranean mole rats
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 Souris , Le Mulot,le Rat vagabond, le rat oriental etc
Rats
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. £20 doublepage foldasissued unmounted
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La Marmotte,
le Monax, le Bobak, la marmotte du canada,Le lemming, Le Lisel, le Rat
Ferrugineux, Le rat, le Caraco, L, Ondatra, Le Surmulot, le Rat a Bande
Noir
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. £20 doublepage fold as issued unmounted
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Chauve Souris Etrangere
Bat
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 des Indes
Egyptian African Sheep ( looks 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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Loup Noir/ Black Wolf
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 Zebu
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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L'Isatis /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 Morvant
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 Trois Doigts
Lizards + Volcano ?
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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Le Phoque de M . Parsons
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 unmountedx2
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Le Phoquea ventre blanc
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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Le Chalcide grandeur de nature
looks to be a skink
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 Cannele grandeur de moite de nature
looks to be a skink
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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Seal family
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. £20 doublepage fold as issued unmounted
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