18th century, Original antique, Hand colored , Copper Engraving, Monkey Blanc Nez guenon Primacy Natural history print

Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, Paris: 1749-1804

Author: Buffon Comte

Year -1749-1780

Over all size is 10 X 7 Inches approx

Verso is blank,

Condition. Please view scanned images, Imperfection can be expected due to it's age. Original, no reprint or copy. No cuts or damage. Some small stains possible on the borders.



About Buffon : Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Buffon's views influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin. Darwin himself, in his foreword to the 6th edition of The Origin of Species, credited Aristotle with foreshadowing the concept of natural selection but also stated that "the first author who in modern times has treated it in a scientific spirit was Buffon".

Buffon is best remembered for his great work Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière (1749-1778: in 36 volumes, 8 additional volumes published after his death by Lacépède). It included everything known about the natural world up until that date.


Rarity : Extremely Rare and becoming hard to find.


Shipping : I take huge pride in packing since it is a delicate and important part . This print will come in an acid free backing board as well as in an acid free sleeve.



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