Magné De Marolles - La Chasse au Fusil - 1788

Superb original illustrated edition with 7 plates (out of 9, missing the two folded plates) of this work devoted to the techniques, practices and knowledge necessary for firearm hunting in 18th-century France -

Its author, Jean-Baptiste de Magné de Marolles, is known for his hunting writings, which attest to a deep interest in the art of hunting, animal behavior, and the methods enabling this activity to be practiced with precision and efficiency -

The work fits into a tradition of technical literature aimed at both experienced hunters and amateurs eager to acquire a better mastery of their arms and their environment -

Hunting with the firearm is envisioned as a set of knowledge that combines observation of nature, understanding animal habits, preparation of equipment and learning the indispensable motions for firing -

Magné De Marolles - La Chasse au Fusil - 1788 - De l'Imprimerie de Monsieur & Théophile Barrois -
XVI pp., 582 Pages.

Very good condition of the binding, the work in its modern red half-binding, marbled boards, slight signs of wear, gilded edges, spine with raised bands, gilded titling and author's name -

Good interior condition, some stains, beautiful vignette on the title page, original edition enriched with 7 plates (out of 9, without the two folded plates), marbled endpapers in good condition, a fine copy -

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