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Title: Nouvelle Methode Pour Dresser les Chevaux, en Suivant la Nature & Mesme la Perfectionnant par la Subtilite de l'Art
Author: [Cavendish, William, Duke of Newcastle] Description: Translated and edited by J. de Solleysel. [xxiv], 168, 165-302, [4] pp. 7 inserted copperplate engravings (1 folding); 8 in text engraved diagrams. (4to) 9¾x7, period full calf, spine gilt. First Paris EditionA revolutionary and influential work on equestrian training techniques. Translated from the 1667 English Edition. Huth, p. 25; Brunet I, 1700; Wells 1391. Heading: Place Published: Paris Publisher: Gervais Clouzier Date Published: 1677 Condition reportBinding a bit worn, front joint split, lacking rear endpaper; annotations in French in possibly three hands, one of which corrects the French spelling, grammar and punctuation, and two which comment on the text in various places, mainly in the margins but also underlining throughout the text; penciled annotations in English in a fine hand translate each title of the various breeds described; notes on front endpaper in a 20th century hand; foxing; else very good.
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