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Auktionshaus Wendl

392 - "... A Comprehensive Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting ..." 3 volumes

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"... A Comprehensive Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting ..." 3 volumes "Onomatologia forestalis-piscatorio-venatoria, or Complete Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting, in which all technical terms encountered in forestry, fishing, and hunting are explained; instructions on the management and care of forests, including how to maintain them in the best condition; the characteristics, uses, and reproduction of various tree species; furthermore, the nature and characteristics of wild animals, birds, and game birds. Finally, information on predatory fish, river fish, and pond fish is also provided: clearly and thoroughly discussed in alphabetical order for general use.” Printed by Christian Ulrich Wagner. Frankfurt and Leipzig. 1172–1773. 21.5 x 14 cm. Only edition. Title engraving, (22 pages), 1,080 columns; (48 pages) and 990 columns; (24 pages) and 1,064 columns, as well as 4 plates. Topics of the prefaces: “On the Pleasures a Sensible Forester and Hunter Can Enjoy in the Course of His Duties”; “Cameralistic Reflections on Forests and Hunting”; “On the Taxation of Justice Woods.” Professionally rebound in half-parchment. Rare. / (Without the supplementary volume by Johann Fr. Stahl—usually missing—which was published in 1780 by another publisher, designated as Volume 4, and dealt primarily with forestry.) Bidding period: Oct. 28, 2026 | estimated time: 2:43 p.m. (CET) "... A Complete Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting ..." 3 volumes "Onomatologia forestalis-piscatorio-venatoria, or Complete Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting, in which all technical terms encountered in forestry, fishing, and hunting are explained; instructions on the management and knowledge of forests, including how to maintain them in the best condition; the characteristics, uses, and reproduction of various tree species; furthermore, the nature and characteristics of wild animals, birds, and game birds. Finally, information on predatory fish, river fish, and pond fish is also provided: clearly and thoroughly discussed in alphabetical order for general use." Printed by Christian Ulrich Wagner. Frankfurt and Leipzig. 1172–1773. 21.5 x 14 cm. Only edition. Title engraving, (22 pages), 1,080 columns; (48 pages) and 990 columns; (24 pages) and 1,064 columns, as well as 4 plates. Topics of the prefaces: “On the Pleasures a Sensible Forester and Hunter Can Enjoy in the Course of His Duties”; “Cameralistic Reflections on Forests and Hunting”; “On the Taxation of Forest Rights.” Professionally rebound in half-parchment. Rare. / (Without the supplementary volume by Johann Fr. Stahl—usually missing—which was published in 1780 by another publisher, designated as Volume 4, and dealt primarily with forestry.). Call time: Oct. 28, 2026 | estimated time: 2:43 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.

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Auction details

WENDL Day 1/4: Toys, Books, Non-European Art, Metalwork, Miscellaneous, Clocks
Wednesday, October 28
10:00 AM
August-Bebel-Str. 4
07407 Rudolstadt, Germany

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Auktionshaus Wendl +(49)3.67.24.24.350 kontakt@auktionshaus-wendl.de
On Drouot for 1 year avec More than 14,000 lots published

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