Le livre de la chasse - Gaston Phébus 1986 Hardcover Rare
$ 52.8
Description
Le livre de la chasse - Gaston Phébus 1986 Hardcover Rare. Author: Gaston Phébus (Gaston III de Foix-Béarn). A desirable and increasingly scarce edition that is not often encountered on the market. Date: 1986. Hardcover with decorative gilt-stamped cover and spine. A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find edition of Le Livre de la Chasse ("The Book of the Hunt"), the famous medieval hunting treatise written by Gaston Phébus, Count of Foix, between 1387 and 1389. Considered one of the most influential hunting manuals of the Middle Ages, the work became a standard reference on hunting, dogs, game animals, and medieval sporting culture for centuries. Published by Philippe Lebaud in 1986, this handsome hardcover edition features a modern French translation alongside numerous full-color reproductions of the celebrated illuminated manuscript miniatures from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. The illustrations are the true highlight of this volume, showcasing extraordinary medieval artwork with vivid colors, intricate borders, hunting scenes, hounds, game animals, falconry, and courtly life. Details: Title: Le Livre de la Chasse Author: Gaston Phébus (Gaston III de Foix-Béarn) Publisher: Philippe Lebaud Date: 1986 Language: French Hardcover with decorative gilt-stamped cover and spine Richly illustrated throughout with high-quality color reproductions of medieval manuscript illuminations Modern French translation and commentary Condition: Very good overall condition. Appears to have been kept in a protective cover. Light handling and shelf wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition. An excellent addition to any collection of medieval history, illuminated manuscripts, hunting and sporting literature, book arts, or French historical works. The quality of the reproduced miniatures makes this a particularly attractive display volume and reference work. A desirable and increasingly scarce edition that is not often encountered on the market.
