[Ornithology] Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon. Histoire naturelle des oiseaux

Paris, l'Imprimerie Royale, 1770-1783. 9 vols. Complete set illustrated with 262 engr. plates after Jacques de Sève depicting all kinds of birds, including exotic species such as a bird-of-paradise, parrots and hummingbirds. Uniform mottled calf, gilt title and vol. labels on spine with repeating fleurons over 6 compartments, triple fillet panelling on boards, marbled edges. 4to.

Bindings rubbed along extremities, occ. mild browning. Fine set. (total 9)