FERRY (Giovanni) Génie de M. de Buffon, by M***, Paris: Panckoucke, 1778. - In-12, granite calf, ornate ribbed spine, red edges (period binding). First edition of this compilation of the finest or most representative passages of Buffon's work, gleaned from his most famous publication, "L'Histoire naturelle". It comprises 45 articles on subjects as diverse as Man, death, memory, varieties in the human species, animals, cultivated nature, volcanoes, philosophy, etc. This compilation was produced by Giovanni Ferri (1755-1830), who also wrote the "Génie de Buffon". This compilation was produced by Giovanni Ferri (1755-1830), rector of the Academy of Angers and later of the Imperial Academy of Rome. Two editions were published in the same year, one at Panckoucke's address (386 pages, as here), the other at 360 pages. A very well preserved copy, despite a slightly dull corner and some light dampening.