Instructions in Military Equitation, and in the Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry
London: William Clowes, June 1, 1819. First edition. Hardcover (old boards, rebacked). 155p + 20 engraved plates + 2p of publisher's ads. Armorial Bagot bookplate (first name undeciphered). From the estate of military collector Donald Skinner, though there is no physical evidence of this provenance. Good (covers soiled,chipped, rubbed; internally very good). Item #32435
Many drill and gymnastic exercises to systematically train recruits and horses in the manege and field, including leaping. With a section on regimental drills. The plates "are illustrative of the riding lessons, practised by the detachments of cavalry, which have been instructed under the superintendence of Major [J.F.] Peters, at the Riding-House, at Pimlico." Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.
Price: $250.00