LA GUÉRINIÈRE (François Robichon de): L'École... - Lot 148 - Richard Maison de ventes

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LA GUÉRINIÈRE (François Robichon de): L'École... - Lot 148 - Richard Maison de ventes
LA GUÉRINIÈRE (François Robichon de): L'École de cavalerie, contenant la connoissance, l'instruction et la conservation du cheval, avec figures en taille-douce. Paris, Collombat, 1733. One volume. 28,5 by 44,5 cm. Frontispiece-(8)-276-(8) pages. 24 full-page engravings, including 3 double (complete). Full posterior basane, spine with six raised bands, ornamented caissons, red title page. Some light spotting, otherwise excellent condition of the binding. Some spotting, a few leaves with light wetness in the margins, a few pages slightly scorched, one leaf with a small paper loss at the edge of the margin. All these defects are minor. Very good overall condition for this copy. "La Guérinière can be considered the founder of modern day horsemanship, in France if not in Europe. He simplified the means of training the horse, and made modifications to its harnessing. He set out to define the exact balance of the horse and taught the rectitude of the rider's position." 1st folio edition, the most sought-after of this famous work of hippology, illustrated with great talent by Charles PARROCEL.
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