LACEPEDE (B.G. Comte de) NATURAL HISTORY... - Lot 113 - De Baecque et Associés

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LACEPEDE (B.G. Comte de) NATURAL HISTORY... - Lot 113 - De Baecque et Associés
LACEPEDE (B.G. Comte de) NATURAL HISTORY OF CETACES FISH. Paris, Plassan, 1798 - An XI. 7 vol. in-4° of [4]-147-1-532-4-[4] ; [4]-632 ; [4]-16-66-558 ; 44-728 ; 68-392 ; [3]-394 to 803 ; 44-329 (Cetaceans) pages, marbled calf, spine ornamented, gilt edges (period binding). One large folding table and 116 engraved plates. First edition of the great work of Lacépède (1756-1825), friend and collaborator of Buffon, and largely inspired by the collections of the French explorer and naturalist Philippe Commerson (1727-1773). Volume 5 is divided into 2 volumes, the 7th volume (Cetaceans) is printed by Plassan, Year XII) is illustrated with 16 plates. Worn bindings with lacks, freckles, many pages browned. FROM THE TRELISSAC LIBRARY (Stamp).
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