261 - [HUNTING] Elie BERTHET - The Demon of the Hunt

[HUNTING] Elie BERTHET - The Demon of the Hunt Published by Decorce-Cadot, Paris, n.d. [circa 1860–1870]—A very fine copy of this now-rare work. Slightly later binding by Thierry in half-maroquin with corner caps, gilt head, 5-rib spine, covers preserved, few foxing spots. Very fresh. In-12, 291 pp. (1 folio) Provenance: Viscount Edmond de Poncins, with his bookplate [Included] Emile DAULIA - Hunting Tales Published by Dentu, Paris, 1888 [1889 on the cover] - A fine, uncommon publication; copy in a later full-cloth binding with a leather title label on the spine; numerous scattered foxing spots. Covers intact. In-12, 327 pp. (1ff.) [Included] Eugène CHAPUS - Hunting Stops Published by Michel Lévy, Paris, n.d. [circa 1860] - Second edition, a fine copy in a contemporary half-shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands, floral-patterned panels. Slight rubbing, a few foxing spots. In–12, 363 pp. (1 ff.) [Included] Comte d’AMEZEUIL - Les chasseurs excentriques Published by Dentu, Paris, 1875 - First edition of this curious work, a fine copy in a contemporary or slightly later binding by Thierry in green half-maroquin with corner caps, gilt head, 5-ribbed spine, a few scattered foxing spots. In-12, VII; 299 pp. (1 ff.) Provenance: Viscount Edmond de Poncins, with his bookplate [Included] Louis VIARDOT - Souvenirs de chasse Hachette, Paris, 1854 - Contemporary half-basane binding with a smooth, richly decorated spine; sun-faded, with foxing and small traces of old water stains. In-12, VIII.; 440 pp.