230 - [HUNTING] Auguste DESGRAVIERS - *The Perfect Hunter: A General Treatise on All Forms of Hunting*

[HUNTING] Auguste DESGRAVIERS - *The Perfect Hunter: A General Treatise on All Forms of Hunting* Published by Demonville and Ferra in Paris, 1810 - A fine copy of this rare work, illustrated with 8 beautiful fold-out engraved plates, each containing several fine engraved figures. Contemporary full sheepskin binding with a smooth, decorated spine and title label; slight rubbing and foxing; plates slightly damaged but complete. Includes all engraved musical scores at the end. In-8, VIII.; 431 pp.; 16 pp. of engraved scores [Included] J.P.R. CUISIN and Henri ROUX - The Hunter’s School, followed by a treatise on bird hunting and fishing Published by Lécrivain, Paris, 1822—A fine copy of this rare work in its period full sheepskin binding with a smooth, richly decorated spine, title label, and gilt scroll borders on the covers; minor scuffing and imperfections. Illustrated with 9 engravings and a fold-out plate as a frontispiece. Hunting wolves, otters, rabbits, and crayfish; new poaching tricks; hunting lions and tigers; hunting deer; another method for catching wolves with a hook; bird calls; how to stock ponds with fish, etc. The second part, written by Henri Roux, is an analytical treatise on the new flintless hunting rifles that are primed with gunpowder and fulminating silver, focusing primarily on Pauly’s piston-action rifles; continuous pagination. In-12, 402 pp. [Included] Théophile DEYEUX - *Le vieux chasseur* Published by Plon, Paris, n.d. [circa 1851]—A charming and unusual work illustrated with 55 woodcut figures by Baulant, based on drawings by Sharles. Contemporary half-basane binding with a smooth spine, sun-faded, some scuffing. Nevertheless, in fairly good overall condition; interior is fresh and free of foxing. In-16, XVI.; 176 pp.