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[Fortin, François].— *Innocent Tricks* showing how to catch …
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307
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[Fortin, François].— *Innocent Tricks* showing how to catch …
See original version (French)
Estimate €180 - €250
Voluntary lot
Description
[Fortin, François].— *Innocent Tricks* showing how to catch migratory and non-migratory birds, and various kinds of four-legged animals. With the finest secrets of fishing in rivers and ponds. And how to make every kind of snare and net one can imagine… by F.F.F.R.D.G., known as ‘the inventive hermit’ [Brother François Fortin, a Monk of Grandmont]. Amsterdam, Daniel de la Fueille, 1695. Large 8vo, bound in full calfskin, spine with raised bands and decoration, title label – slight tear at the three-clamp binding, pierced corners, some scuffing – [6 folios including the engraved title folio], 292 pp., [2 folios]. Illustrated with 66 plates (complete), including 9 fold-outs.
A rare work on hunting and fishing, divided into 5 books. I: On the method of making all kinds of snares and nets. II: On non-migratory birds. III: On migratory birds. IV: On the method of catching four-legged animals. V: On fishing.
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About the sale
Sale of antique and modern books
Auction location
Auction time
10/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
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