Charming steel engraving was drawn by J.G. Prêtre and printed by Aubert. ca.1830. Edited by Buffon This nice print has over 180 years old and is printed on ivory paper with a generous margins that are very elegant. Drawing is exquisitely detailed with text in french and technical name in latin. Blank on the reverse Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon was a French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and encyclopédiste. His works influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including two prominent French scientists Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. Buffon published thirty-six quarto volumes of his Histoire Naturelle during his lifetime, with additional volumes based on his notes and further research being published in the two decades following his death. ✔ It is very decorative. It looks great when framed. Date: 1830 (undated ) Paper Size: 5" x 8 1/2" (21 x 13 cm) It's in very good used condition as you can see on the photos, toning and imperfections as shown. Very minor toning.The paper is in very good condition and looks stunning. Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. Your purchase is this original plate; I do not deal in modern reprints, reproductions or copies. All prints of this age should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight. Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. We ship via registered airmail with the tracking number within 72 hours of receipt of cleared payment. Please keep in mind that shipping takes 3-5 weeks to the USA and 10-20 days to Europe. Please note that any returns, insurances or customs duties levied are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs can cause delays with your shipment which the seller has no control over. Please consider such delays when making your purchase. 2500 rub