Jacques de Solleysel - Le Parfait Mareschal - 1685

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Author: Jacques de Solleysel
Edition: Sixth edition (sixth edition)
Volume: First volume
Place: Paris
Publisher: Veuve de Gervais Clouzier
Date: 1685 (M.DC.LXXXV)

12nn, 546, 12nn, 398, 14nn

Fundamental treatise on hippology and veterinary medicine of the XVII century. The work addresses:
• Conformation, beauty and faults of the horse
• Study of diseases, causes and remedies
• Use of purgatives and bloodletting
• Shoeing techniques
• Management and nutrition during travel
• Treatise on the Haras (breeding)

Considered one of the most influential equestrian works in modern Europe, it had numerous reprints and translations.
Splendid full leather binding with gold tooling.
Condition discreet as the pages are still fresh, well contrasted; the illustrations are very beautiful and well preserved but unfortunately there are wormholes.
In several points of the book as can be seen from the photos which are an integral part of the description.
Complete book including the second part.

Author: Jacques de Solleysel
Edition: Sixth edition (sixth edition)
Volume: First volume
Place: Paris
Publisher: Veuve de Gervais Clouzier
Date: 1685 (M.DC.LXXXV)

12nn, 546, 12nn, 398, 14nn

Fundamental treatise on hippology and veterinary medicine of the XVII century. The work addresses:
• Conformation, beauty and faults of the horse
• Study of diseases, causes and remedies
• Use of purgatives and bloodletting
• Shoeing techniques
• Management and nutrition during travel
• Treatise on the Haras (breeding)

Considered one of the most influential equestrian works in modern Europe, it had numerous reprints and translations.
Splendid full leather binding with gold tooling.
Condition discreet as the pages are still fresh, well contrasted; the illustrations are very beautiful and well preserved but unfortunately there are wormholes.
In several points of the book as can be seen from the photos which are an integral part of the description.
Complete book including the second part.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Cavalry and chivalry, History
Book Title
Le Parfait Mareschal
Author/ Illustrator
Jacques de Solleysel
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1685
Height
25 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
20 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Gervais Clouzier
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
982
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