77/1904 [Ornithology]. Buffon, G.L.L. de. Oiseaux. Ed. B.G.E. de Lacépède. Paris, Eymery, Fruger et Cie., 1828, new ed., 8 vols., 126 handcol. engr. plates, contemp. unif. treecalf, gilt spine w. contrasting mor. letter- and volume-piece.

- Occas. (sl.) foxed/ browned (incl. some of the plates). Covers sl. chafed; 1 vol. wormholed along upper joint. Otherwise a fine set.

= Vol. 18-25 of the Oeuvres complètes, the complete section of birds. Contains delicately handcol. plates, some heightened w. gold. Nissen, ZBI 694. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LX.