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242 - [HUNTING] Woodcock Hunting with Shotguns and Pointing Dogs, as Practiced in the Departments of Ain and Jura
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[HUNTING] Woodcock Hunting with Shotguns and Pointing Dogs, as Practiced in the Departments of Ain and Jura Published by Gromier the Elder in Bourg, 1869—An extremely rare second edition of one of the most sought-after texts on woodcock hunting. Limited edition of 111 copies; this is one of only 8 very rare numbered copies on Dutch laid paper, a head edition following 1 copy on vellum and 2 on Chinese paper. Elegant, slightly later binding by Lecorché in half-maroquin with corner pieces, gilt head, covers preserved, minimal and insignificant sun fading, interior very fresh and free of foxing. Complete with the etched frontispiece by J. M. Fugère, on mounted China paper with a serpentine border. In-8, 31 pp. Provenance: Viscount Edmond de Poncins, with his bookplate
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