MELZO, Lodovico (1567-1617) - Regole Militari de Cavalier Melzo sopra il Governo e Servitio della Cavalleria. Antwerp: Trognaesio, 1611.
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ID 697999
Lot 220 | MELZO, Lodovico (1567-1617) - Regole Militari de Cavalier Melzo sopra il Governo e Servitio della Cavalleria. Antwerp: Trognaesio, 1611.
Estimate value
€ 500 – 800
First edition of this important military treatise complete with its fine engraved plates. The work is dedicated to the training of cavalry troops divided between lancers, arquebusiers, cuirassiers and others.
4to (303 x 196mm). Engraved frontispiece, initials and headpieces, 16 fine engraved plates on 15 sheets, double page or folding, illustrating soldiers, troops and battles (some browning occasionally heavier, few small marginal clean tears to folding plates, without final blanks). Contemporary vellum, manuscript title on spine (without ties, light staining); preserved within a modern brown cloth case.
| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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