229 - [HUNTING] Jacques BOISROT DE LACOUR - Treatise on the Art of Hunting with Hounds

[HUNTING] Jacques BOISROT DE LACOUR - Treatise on the Art of Hunting with Hounds Published by Pairault, Paris, 1898 - An excellent work covering how to train, maintain, and lead a pack of hounds, as well as the principles and theory of the art of hunting, addressing the hunting of hares, roe deer, foxes, wolves, and wild boars. Beautiful typography, initial letters, etc. Period half-percaline binding with a leather title label and floral decoration on the spine; in good overall condition. In-8, 247 pp. [Included] Joseph LA VALLEE - La chasse à courre en France Published by Hachette, Paris, 1856—First edition illustrated with 40 woodcut vignettes based on works by H. GRENIER, includes a substantial chapter on wolf hunting. Contemporary half-shagreen binding, decorated spine, tear at the top, scattered foxing. (Thiébaud p.561). In-12, LI.; 439 pp. [Included] Léon BERTRAND - Hunting and Hunters Dentu, Paris, 1862 - First edition, in a period half-calf binding with a smooth, decorated spine; minor scuffing; generally good condition; some foxing. In-12, XII. ; 310 pp. Provenance: Viscount Edmond de Poncins, with his bookplate [Included] The Baron de LAGE DE CHAILLOU, A. de LA RUE, The Marquis de CHERVILLE - New Treatise on Hunting with Hounds and with Firearms Auguste Goin, Paris, n.d. [1867]—First edition of this fine treatise in two parts, one volume devoted to hunting with firearms and the second to hunting with hounds. Illustrated with black-and-white engravings and a beautiful color plan of a kennel. Paperback volumes, covers slightly damaged, scattered foxing. In-8, VII; 477 pp. (1 pp.); 468 pp.