ID 610049
Lot 162 | MELZO, Lodovico
Estimate value
€ 700 – 1 000
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 (282 x 185mm). Engraved frontispiece, initials and headpieces, 16 fine engraved plates, double page or folding illustrating soldiers, troops and battles (title repaired at lower margin, occasional browning and a few repaired tears to some of the large folding plates, a larger tear to figure XVI, without final blank). Contemporary half vellum over decorated paper plates, red speckled edges (extremities lightly rubbed).
| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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| Address of auction |
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