La Parfaite Connoissance Des Chevaux
La Haye: Adrien Moetjens, 1734. [10], 256p, [8]. Contemporary calf with a professionally rebacked spine retaining the original label and marbled end papers. Lacks the frontispiece but contains all the 61 engraved plates. Written by Jean de Saunier, who was the Inspector of the King of France High Stable. Edited by his son, Gaspard de Saunier (1663 - 1748) a prominent author of influential 18th-century equestrian and veterinary treatises. Cohen p940 "61 planches gravees par La Cave".Brunet V col 149; Graesse p276: Ebert #20368. Professionally rebacked with corners repaired. Internally clean. Modern bookplate on the inside front board. Item #10597
Price: $500.00