SONNINI, CHARLES NICOLAS. Histoire naturelle des reptiles. Paris, 1802 [An X]. 54 engraved plates (including 43 hand-colored) and 1 folding plate. 4 vols., 18mo, contemporary boards, light darkening and chipping to spines. This was published as one of several "Suites" of an 18mo edition of Buffon in 26 volumes (Nissen ZBI 681), the Sonnini being volumes 42-45. Nissen ZBI 3901. (4)

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SONNINI, CHARLES NICOLAS. Histoire naturelle des reptiles. Paris, 1802 [An X]. 54 engraved plates (including 43 hand-colored) and 1 folding plate. 4 vols., 18mo, contemporary boards, light darkening and chipping to spines. This was published as one of several "Suites" of an 18mo edition of Buffon in 26 volumes (Nissen ZBI 681), the Sonnini being volumes 42-45. Nissen ZBI 3901. (4)
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Desmarest, old ink stamp on title of first vol.

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