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CHAUFFOURT, Jacques de. Instruction sur le faict des eaues et forests ... enrichy ... la fin d'un receuil des lieux o l'on a accoustum mettre les relais pour faire la chasse au Cerf, Rouen: David du Petit Val, 1618. 2 parts in one volume, 8, several woodcut illustrations and diagrams, woodcut initials and ornaments (washed), red morocco gilt by Chambolle-Duru, sides with supralibros of Baron J. Pichon (upper joint a little cracked), gilt inner dentelles, t.e.g.
Fourth edition. The "Recueil des Lieux" was first published in this edition, and is regarded by Schwerdt as a particularly valuable part of the book. AN ATTRACTIVE COPY with binding signed by Chambolle-Duru and dated 1869. Schwerdt I, 109; Souhart 99; Thibaud p. 189: "Toutes les ditions de Chauffort sont rares"; Petit 568.
Fourth edition. The "Recueil des Lieux" was first published in this edition, and is regarded by Schwerdt as a particularly valuable part of the book. AN ATTRACTIVE COPY with binding signed by Chambolle-Duru and dated 1869. Schwerdt I, 109; Souhart 99; Thibaud p. 189: "Toutes les ditions de Chauffort sont rares"; Petit 568.