BUFFON. HISTOIRE NATURELLE générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. 1752-1778. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1752-1778. 33 volumes in-12 including 10 supplements, spotted basane, spine decorated (contemporary binding). Fifth edition with 509 plates of quadrupeds including 4 folding maps, 1 portrait and a folding table. Volumes 19 and 24 are missing. Some hinges worn with lack and pages foxed.