William Smellie (1740-1795) Scottish printer, naturalist and antiquary. He completed the first English translation of Buffon's 'Natural History' (1780). From 'The Naturalist's Library' edited by William Jardine (Edinburgh and London 1839-1854). Engraving

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William Smellie (1740-1795) Scottish printer, naturalist and antiquary. He completed the first English translation of Buffon's 'Natural History' (1780). From 'The Naturalist's Library' edited by William Jardine (Edinburgh and London 1839-1854). Engraving

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