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Sale 429: Rare Books & Manuscripts: The Library of Kent Johnson (with additions) (#429) 05/27/2010 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 05/27/2010 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #36 Des welt-beruhmten Hertzog Wilhelms von Newcastle neu-eröffnete Reit-Bahn

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$3,750

Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

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Title:

Des welt-beruhmten Hertzog Wilhelms von Newcastle neu-eröffnete Reit-Bahn

Author:

Cavendish, William (Duke of Newcastle)

Place Published:

Nurnberg

Publisher:

Johann Ziegers und Georg Lehmanns

Date Published:

1700

Description:

[28] 301 pp. 82 copperplate engravings, all but 3 are double-page. (Folio) 33.5x21.5 cm. Early full velum over boards, spine lettered by hand.

Parallel German and French texts translated from the English. First published in 1667. Continental translation of Cavendish's important work on horsemanship. Fabulously illustrated with plates on the training of horses, equestrian equipment, etc.

Condition:

Some wear and soiling to vellum, front hinge repaired, a few leaves repaired at edges or with repaired closed tears, a few plates trimmed to borders; some foxing; very good.

Item#:

210229

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With 82 engraved equestrian plates
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