1797-1821 11vols Histoire Naturelle des Poissons Lacepede French Illustrated 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! Histoire Naturelle des Poissons Bernard Germain de Lacepede 1797-1821 Plassan; Bossange : Paris 6.5" by 4" ccxii, 288; [4], 415, [2], vi-viii; lxxxvii, [1], 360; xi, [1], 472; [4], cxi, [1], 414; xii, 413; [4], xlvi, 428; 447; xvi, 368; 401; [4], 399pp SUMMARY Comte de Lacepede's extensive continuation to Buffon's natural history encyclopaedia, this illustrated set focusing on fish. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION In eleven volumes.In the original French.Bernard Germain de Lacepede's continuation of Comte de Buffon's 'Histoire Naturelle', this eleven volumes focussing on fish. An extensive study on fish, an essential work of natural history which explores many different species of fish, accompanied by detailed engravings.'Histoire Naturelle' is an encylopaedic work, originally running to 36 volumes by Buffon, being continued by his colleagues, led by Lacepede, after his death.These volumes were first published from 1797 to 1803, with Volumes I, V, and VI being a first edition in this set. Volume III, IV, VII, VIII, IX, X, and XI are dated 1821. Volume I dated as the sixth year of the Republic, which is 1797-1798. Volume V is dated as the ninth year of the Republic, which is 1800-1801, Volume VI as the tenth year, which is 1801-1802.Volume I illustrated with nine plates. Collated, complete. Volume II illustrated with sixteen plates. Collated, complete. Volume III illustrated with eight plates. Collated, complete. Volume IV illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, complete. Volume V illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, complete. Volume VI illustrated with twenty-two plates. Bound without plate 23. Volume VII illustrated with six plates. Collated, complete. Volume VIII illustrated with nine plates. Collated, complete. Volume IX illustrated with six plates. Collated, complete. Volume X illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, complete. Volume XI illustrated with three plates. Collated, complete. Half-title present to each volume. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Volumes II and IV are lacking one spine label, Volume VI's spine labels are chipped. Light rubbing to the leather. Loss to the head of the spine of Volume VIII. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the tail of the spines of Volumes IV and X. Spines are a little faded. A little loss of leather to the tail of front board of Volume VII. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Stamp to the title pages. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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