[Mahler, P. and J.-B. Samat].
Les chiens. Le gibier et ses ennemis.
(Saint-Etienne, Mimard & Blachon) [1895].30 x 20 cms. Illustrated with 191 numbered plates, of which 177 are in fine chromolithography. Each plate with protective leaf including descriptive text. [2]. Contemporary decorative cloth.
Thiebaud 623. First edition. Superb and sumptuously illustrated work produced by the gun factory Mimard & Blachon for their customers. 66 coloured plates are devoted to species of hunting dogs, with further coloured plates on Game (birds, deer, rabbits etc and the enemies of the game - stoats, squirrels etc.) as well as 10 uncoloured plates of guns. The subjects in an appropriate scene - fields, mountains, woods etc. The plates are beautifully set off within a tinted border on the generous page. - Binding rubbed and some minor wear; block shaken; a few protective leaves torn.
£345.00
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