1580 ILLUSTRATED by Tobias Stimmer & J. Amman FOLIO antique HUNTING FALCONRY

img{max-width:100%}Estienne, Ch., und J. Liebault Siben Bücher von dem Feldbau, und vollkom(m)enerBestellung eynes ordenlichen Meyerhofs oder Landguts. (Ubers. von) M. Sebizius. Strassburg, B. Jobin; 1580 [Seven books on agriculture, and perfect order of a proper Meyerhof or country estate. (Translated by) M. Sebizius.] Folio: 8 1/2 by 13 1/4" With title border, printer's mark at the end, almost full-page woodcut portrait and 36 text woodcuts. 6 leaves, 643 pages, 17 leaves Original blind-stamped pigskin, monogrammed and dated "ASM 1581" with 2 intact clasps (one clasp strap replaced, corner fittings removed - VD 16 E 4000. Ritter 1356. Benzing 1713. Lindner 563.02. - - Second German edition, identical in content to the first from 1579 - Well-known compendium of agriculture and livestock breeding, spice, herb and orchard cultivation, as well as hunting and forestry. There are also chapters on dairy farming, horse breeding, beekeeping, domestic medicine, hunting and fishing , field measurements, wine , falconry , tobacco - Particularly noteworthy are the beautiful woodcuts after Tobias Stimmer, J. Amman and others, probably mostly cut by the printer Bernhard Jobin himself, including the 14 woodcuts on wolf hunting and the printer's mark from the "Bust of Cecrops" Lacks front endpaper, rear endpaper with extensive old annotations, title with old ownership entry and partly erased stamp along with small backed defect (minimal loss of image), few leaves with worming at inner joint, occasional light stains Text in German ===================================== Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for the shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution