269 - [TAXIDERMY] DUPONT Ainé - A Treatise on Taxidermy, or the Art of Preserving and Stuffed Animals

[TAXIDERMY] DUPONT Ainé - A Treatise on Taxidermy, or the Art of Preserving and Stuffed Animals Published by Mansut, Paris, 1827—Second edition of this extremely rare treatise written by a naturalist and preparer of wax anatomical models for the Paris Faculty of Medicine. Illustrated with 4 beautiful engraved plates, placed at the end of the volume. Contemporary half-basane binding, spine simply decorated, minimal scuffing, good overall condition, and fresh interior. In-8, 114 pp. (2 ff.) [Included] BOITARD - New Comprehensive Manual for the Naturalist and Preparator, Followed by a Treatise on Embalming Librairie encyclopédique Roret, Paris, 1852—A fine copy of this great classic, illustrated with 5 beautiful fold-out engraved plates. Contemporary half-basane binding with a smooth, decorated spine and red morocco title labels; in good overall condition, with slight foxing. In-16, 510 pp.; 90 pp. [Included] Ch. JOUBERT - The Bird Catcher’s Manual: The Art of Catching, Raising, and Training Birds, Whether in an Aviary, a Cage, or in the Wild. Followed by The Art of Taxidermy and the Law on Hunting Published by Desloges, Paris, 1857—Copy as is, illustrated with 23 separate engravings (out of 24 listed). Binding damaged, water stains. In-16, 128 pp.