Estate sale find, vintage original Antique Medieval Knight Engraving Hand Colored Horse Training L’Instruction du Roy, plate 45, circa1620s.
L'Instruction du Roy, en l'exercice de monter a cheval is a 1625 book on horsemanship by Antoine de Pluvinel, a riding master for Louis XIII. Published posthumously, this complete edition was edited by Menou de Charnizay and featured engravings by Crispijn de Passe.
The item measures approximately 16" X 19.5", approximate shipping weight 6 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - AS IS - SIGNS OF WEAR - AGE TONING - DISCOLORATION - FADING - SOILING - STAINS - CREASES - SCUFFS - RUBBING - TEARS - SPLITS - CHIPPING - WRITING - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, no odors, please see images.
(FOL3-510)