252 - [HUNTING] Commander P. GARNIER - Hunting Mammals

[HUNTING] Commander P. GARNIER - Hunting Mammals Published by Jules Martin in Paris, 1883—First edition of this important work on hunting with hounds in North Africa. Period half-shagreen binding, spine embossed with a floral design and 5 raised bands, some scuffing and small areas of missing leather, covers intact, interior fresh, a few foxing spots. In-8, 194 pp. [Also included from the same publisher] 176 Hunting Anecdotes (a useful supplement to *Hunts Around the Globe*) Published by Jules Martin, Paris, 1891 [Cover dated 1892]—A fine copy in a later full-cloth binding by the Houdart workshop in Paris (pencil note). Covers intact, in very fine overall condition. In-8, 407 pp. (1 pp.) [Included] Henri BECHADE - Hunting in Algeria Published by Michel Lévy in Paris, 1860 - A fine copy in a slightly later binding by Thierry in half-maroquin with corner caps, gilt head, and a slightly sun-faded spine with five raised bands; rare foxing. Good overall condition. In-12, 286 pp. (1 pp.) Provenance: Viscount Edmond de Poncins, with his bookplate [Included] Auguste de LA FONT - Off on an Adventure! Hunting and Hiking in the Algerian “Bled” and Elsewhere… Saint-Dizier, Établissements André Brulliard, 1925—A fine paperback in very good overall condition, with black illustrations both in the text and as inserts. In-8, VIII.; 218 pp. (1 pp.)