77/1905 [Ornithology]. (Buffon, G.L.L. de and Gueneau de Montbeillard, Ph.). Histoire naturelle des oiseaux. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1770-1781, 8 (of 9) vols., 8 ident. engr. title-vignettes, 8 headpieces, 231 engr. plates after J. DE SÈVE, contemp. unif. mottled calf w. triple gilt fillet border round sides, gilt spine w. brown mor. letter- and volume-piece, 4to.

- Lacks vol.9. Occas. sl. foxing/ browning, contents otherwise fine. All vols. top of spine worn/ chipped; 5 vols. joints starting at spine-ends; one vol. backcover sl. chafed.

= The rare 4to edition of the first edition of the complete ornithological section of the famous Histoire Naturelle, also published in folio, small folio and 12mo. All vols. w. the armorial bookplate of John Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, on upper pastedown. Nissen, IVB 160 and ZBI 672; Anker 74; Ronsil 413.