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Hunting books in French
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of eighteenth-century books, 7 volumes, including:
- Paper
i. Le Verrier de la Conterie, J.B.J. L'Ecole de la chasse aux chiens courans. Rouen: Lallemant, 1763, 2 parts in one vol., FIRST EDITION, 16 woodcut plates, 13 folding, 14pp. engraved music, contemporary calf, spine gilt, binding slightly rubbed
ii. Amusemens de la chasse et de la peche... cinquième edition. Amsterdam & Leipzig: Arkstee et Merkus, 1743, 2 vol., 90 engraved plates, a few folding, contemporary vellum
iii. Gaffet, A. Nouveau traité de venerie. Paris: Nyon [&c.], 1750, second edition, 15 folding woodcut plates, 14pp. engraved music, contemporary half calf, spine gilt
iv. Serré de Rieux, J. Les dons des enfans de Latone: la musique et la chasse du cerf. Paris: Prault [&c.], 1734, FIRST EDITION, 8 engraved plates, 14pp. engraved 'remarques sur la musique', 36pp. engraved music (4 + 32), eighteenth-century calf, spine gilt
and 2 others, 8vo and 12mo (7)
ii. Amusemens de la chasse et de la peche... cinquième edition. Amsterdam & Leipzig: Arkstee et Merkus, 1743, 2 vol., 90 engraved plates, a few folding, contemporary vellum
iii. Gaffet, A. Nouveau traité de venerie. Paris: Nyon [&c.], 1750, second edition, 15 folding woodcut plates, 14pp. engraved music, contemporary half calf, spine gilt
iv. Serré de Rieux, J. Les dons des enfans de Latone: la musique et la chasse du cerf. Paris: Prault [&c.], 1734, FIRST EDITION, 8 engraved plates, 14pp. engraved 'remarques sur la musique', 36pp. engraved music (4 + 32), eighteenth-century calf, spine gilt
and 2 others, 8vo and 12mo (7)
Literature
Schwerdt I:313, I:31, I:194, II:156
Condition
the condition of the books in this lot are as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."