Dresden, Waltherischen Hofbuchhandlung., 1780-81. 4to. 2 contemp. full mottled calf. profusely gilt spines. Tome-and titlelabels with gilt lettering. Gilt lineborders on covers. Spineends on vol. with a little wear, taped. Foot of spine on vol. II with a repair. A stamp on title-page in vol. I. 2 large engraved titlevignettes. (24),274;(12),350,(2- blank) pp. and 62 (all) mostly double-page folded engraved plates (a few larger). Ca. 10 plates in volume I with some yellowing, mostly in top of plates. Some faint scattered brownspots.
First German edition of this classic work on military horsemanship with the fine plates done by Van Blarenberghe.
Order-nr.: 55704