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Hunting books in French
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- A collection of nineteenth-century hunting books, 7 volumes, including:
- Paper
I. Desgraviers, A. Le parfait chasseur. Paris: Demonville et Ferra, 1810, 8vo, half-title, 13 engraved plates, 16pp. music at end, advert leaf at beginning, contemporary calf-backed boards, spine gilt, slightly spotted and soiled, spine slightly worn
ii. Grenier, F. Douze sujets de la chasse au tir [first part of Album de chasses au tir]. Paris: C. Motte, 1829, oblong folio (255 x 340mm.), 12 lithographed plates, modern half morocco, original printed upper wrapper bound in
iii. Deyeux, T. Le vieux chasseur. Paris: Librairie d'Houdaille, 1835, 8vo, half-title, lithographed title and 52 plates, contemporary cloth-backed boards, text browned, one plate and one text leaf with minor sellotape repair, spine slightly rubbed
FIRST EDITIONS: and 4 others, various sizes (7)
ii. Grenier, F. Douze sujets de la chasse au tir [first part of Album de chasses au tir]. Paris: C. Motte, 1829, oblong folio (255 x 340mm.), 12 lithographed plates, modern half morocco, original printed upper wrapper bound in
iii. Deyeux, T. Le vieux chasseur. Paris: Librairie d'Houdaille, 1835, 8vo, half-title, lithographed title and 52 plates, contemporary cloth-backed boards, text browned, one plate and one text leaf with minor sellotape repair, spine slightly rubbed
FIRST EDITIONS: and 4 others, various sizes (7)
Literature
Schwerdt I:138, I:219, I:139
Condition
the condition of the books in this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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."