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4to (262 x 202 mm) of XII, 415 pp. and 41 ll. of engraved fanfares printed recto. Half calf, flat spine, false bands with gilt and blind fillets (19th century binding).
1 in stock
Thiébaud, 949; Schwerdt, II, 305.
First edition.
"D'après Petit, Nouv. Add., pp. 99-100, cette édition n'aurait pas été mise dans le commerce; on ne la donnait qu'aux personnes attachées à la vénerie royale" (Thiébaud).
Jacques Le Fournier d'Yauville was attached to the royal venry for 56 years. During his command he published his famous Traité de vénerie, a work in which he set out the various aspects of deer hunting and the organisation of the royal venry.
Minor foxing, headpiece worn, spine rubbed, interior in good condition.
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