de la Cepede, Count (translated by Kerr, Robert). The Natural History of the Oviparous Quadrupeds and Serpents. Arranged and published from the papers and collections of the Count de Buffon. Volumes I to IV. 1st. Ed. Printed By Alex Smellie. 1802
Four volume set with 47 [of 48] copper engraved plates. 8vo. Hardback. Some minor chipping to first three leaves of Vol. 1., occ., spotting and some light staining to Vol. IV, o/w. contents thor. vg. Original full calf boards rubbed to extremties (good to vg. condition) benefitting from more recent calf spines with gilt lettering (nr. fine).
The first English translation of this major herpetological work which was first published (1788-1790) as ‘Histoire Naturelle des Quadrupedes Ovipares et al Serpens’. An uncommon work which commonly comes with less plates than called for - this set wanting just plate three in Vol. II.
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