Amusemens de la chasse et de la peche.

Amsterdam, J.C. Arkstée; Leipzig, H. Merkus, 1743

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2 vol., 12mo: [4]-xiv-391, [8]-284-[76] pp.; 90 pl. (margins of folded pl. a bit frayed).

Contemp. mottled calf (tr. of use).

5th enlarged edition and the 1st with this new title of F. Fortin's "Les Ruses innocentes" (1st ed.: Paris, 1660). Illustrated with 90 engr. (9 folding) and supplemented with a dictionary. A standard work that inspired many others.
Ref. BnF. - Thiébaud, 412.
Prov. Ms. entry.