Buffon's Natural history, abridged. . Including the history of the elements, - the earth, ... Insects, - & vegetables. Illustrated with great variety of copper plates, ... In two volumes. ...
Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon (1707-1788)
Category
Books
Date
1792
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3077963
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v.,plates . 8vo.. Provenance: Ink stencil on front flyleaves: Benjn. Gaskell. Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf; recessed cords; red spine label: 'Buffon Abridged' [both partially wanting].
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon (1707-1788)