M. D'Yauville - Traitã© de Vã©Nerie

Paris , Librairie Cynegetique , 1929 . Leather. A wonderfully illustrated, limited edition of this treatise on hunting written by the keeper of the Royal Hounds, M. d'Yauville, bound by Bumpus in half crushed morocco. The third edition, or the first to contain illustrations by Jean-Baptiste Oudry. Limited edition. This is No. 211 of a run of 1050 copies printed. Bound by Bumpus in an elegant half crushed morocco with marbled paper-covered boards.An informative work on deer hunting and dog training, written by the first huntsman and master of the Royal Hounds, or Kings Vénerie, M. D'Yauville. Originally written in 1788, this impressive work contains information on the various commands used, the types of dog and much more. With a chapter of music scores to the rear of the work, presenting a popular fanfares used in hunting. Illustrated by French painter and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Oudry, known for his life-like pictures of animals and hunting. With a total of twenty-seven engravings, including one double-page plate. Collated, complete. Bound by Bumpus in half crushed morocco with paper-covered boards. Original wraps bound in to rear. Externally, lovely, with a little rubbing to the extremities and a touch of fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Jean-Baptiste Oudry. Near Fine .

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