268 - [HUNTING] L. LABRUYERRE and Adolphe D’HOUDETOT - The Tricks of Poaching Unmasked, or Memoirs and Instructions on Hunting and Poaching

[HUNTING] L. LABRUYERRE and Adolphe D’HOUDETOT - The Tricks of Poaching Unmasked, or Memoirs and Instructions on Hunting and Poaching Veuve Bouchard-Huzard, Paris, 1857—Second edition, based on the original from 1771, here expanded to include an introduction by Adolphe d’Houdetot. The author was a notorious poacher who was imprisoned twice in Bicêtre for poaching before becoming a gamekeeper for the Count of Clermont. Here, he reveals the secrets of his former profession. Publisher’s full cardboard binding, in good overall condition, with wear to the corners and slight, minor foxing. Thiébaud, 539. In-12, XIV.-230 pp. [Included] Adolphe D’HOUDETOT - Poaching and Counter-Poaching Published by Charpentier, Paris, 1861—Second edition of this great classic by the author, illustrated with a frontispiece drawing by Horace Vernet. Paperback, cover damage, traces of old water stains. In-12, X. (1ff.) 404 pp. [Included] Adolphe d’HOUDETOT - Exceptional Hunts, a Gallery of Illustrious Hunters Published by Charpentier, Paris, 1864 - New edition of this unusual work, illustrated with a drawing by Horace Vernet on the frontispiece. Period half-calf binding, spine with 5 raised bands. Good overall condition, very slight foxing. In-12, (1ff.) 381pp. (1ff.)