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LA GUERINIERE, École de Cavalerie, 1756
LA GUERINIERE, François ROBICHON (de).
École de Cavalerie. Contenant la connoissance, l'instruction et la conservation du cheval.
Paris, Par la compagnie, 1756.
Two parts in one volume in-12 (171x94 mm), (4)-xxiv-523 pages and 4 plates / 12 pages and 126 plates (numbered from 1 to 126). binding : Contemporary full calf, gilt spine in six compartments. Binding slightly rubbed.
François Robichon de La Guérinière (1688-1751) is often considered the greatest French horseman of all time and the founder of modern horsemanship in France. He simplified the means of training horses and made modifications to their harnessing. His École de cavalerie published in 1731 is illustrated by Charles Parrocel.
provenance: Ex libris Modest van Haelst.
Price : 500 €
European VAT number: FR87515091171
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