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. |
Wolf family
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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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Le Mulet?dogs
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 Coase,Le Chinche,Le Zorilla,Le Conepate
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 Grison,Le Fizzler,La Civette / Civet
B
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 Civette de malacca, Le Zibet,La genette
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 Fossane,Le Potto,la gennette du Cap
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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Coati , Le Zeik, Racoon
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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Antelope
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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Koba, gazelle, Kevel
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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Antelope, `Pasan
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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Antelope, Koudou,
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 Roussette /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 Rougette /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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Le Pangolin
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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Rat family 1
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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Rat 2
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'ai adulte/Sloth
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
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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