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Hunting books in French
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 16 volumes, including:
- Paper
i. Du Fouilloux, J. La venerie. Angers: Lebossé, 1844, illustrations, green morocco gilt by Thompson, g.e., upper cover with uniform slight fading
ii. Ferrieres, H. de (attrib.). Le livre du roy Modus et de la royne Racio. Paris: Blaze, 1839, 8vo, illustrations, blind-stamped morocco, g.e.
iii. Faure, F. (compiler). Les chasses de Rambouillet. Paris: Imprimerie Nationale, 1898, one of 150 copies on Japanese paper, inscribed by Faure's grandson, plates, illustrations, vellum-backed boards, Bibliotheca Tiliana book label, covers slightly faded
iv. [Reveilhac, P.] Au début au Marais par Fusillot. Paris: Ferroud, 1892, 8vo, number 70 of 200 copies, portrait, text within pictorial borders, 4 etched plates, each in 3 states, vignettes in 2 states, green morocco by Ruban, original wrappers bound in, decorated silk liners, g.e., slipcase
v. Budé, G. Traitte de la venerie. Paris: Aubry, 1861, limited to 230 copies, errata slip, blue calf by Zaehnsdorf, original wrappers bound in (with presentation inscription), uncut, spine slightly faded
and 11 others, various sizes (16)
ii. Ferrieres, H. de (attrib.). Le livre du roy Modus et de la royne Racio. Paris: Blaze, 1839, 8vo, illustrations, blind-stamped morocco, g.e.
iii. Faure, F. (compiler). Les chasses de Rambouillet. Paris: Imprimerie Nationale, 1898, one of 150 copies on Japanese paper, inscribed by Faure's grandson, plates, illustrations, vellum-backed boards, Bibliotheca Tiliana book label, covers slightly faded
iv. [Reveilhac, P.] Au début au Marais par Fusillot. Paris: Ferroud, 1892, 8vo, number 70 of 200 copies, portrait, text within pictorial borders, 4 etched plates, each in 3 states, vignettes in 2 states, green morocco by Ruban, original wrappers bound in, decorated silk liners, g.e., slipcase
v. Budé, G. Traitte de la venerie. Paris: Aubry, 1861, limited to 230 copies, errata slip, blue calf by Zaehnsdorf, original wrappers bound in (with presentation inscription), uncut, spine slightly faded
and 11 others, various sizes (16)
Literature
Schwerdt I:154, II:32, II:124, II:131, I:87
Condition
the condition of the books in this lot is 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."