Horse. GRISONE. Ordini di cavalcare, et modi di conoscere le nature de cavalli.

GRISONE, Federico. Ordini di cavalcare, et modi di conoscere le nature de cavalli … 

Venezia, Grazioso Percacino, 1569

A rare edition of this highly successful work, which was reprinted several times during the 16th and 17th centuries and also translated into other languages. It provides guidance on training horses for use in warfare. The author was a renowned horseman, and the Academy of Naples enjoyed a fine reputation largely thanks to his contributions.

Adams G 1269 (Not complete specimen); Dura 6688; Mennessier De La Lance I p.581.

This edition is missing from major catalogues such as Graesse, Brunet, Bm. Stc., Choix, Harward-Mortimer, Durling, Walleriana, Wellcome and Huth F.H. ‘Works On Horses and Equitation’.

8vo. 145x100 mm. Contemporary full vellum binding, title handwritten on the spine. 109, [25], [9] pages, 1 blank page. Woodcut printer’s device on the title page, illustrated decorations and initial letters, some schematic figures in the text, 50 fine full-page woodcut illustrations printed on both sides of the 25 unnumbered leaves following the text. Handwritten bookplate on the inside front cover. Slight signs of wear to the binding; inside, occasional foxing on the margins and some sporadic yellowing; a fine unsophisticated copy.

Adams G 1269 (Esemplare scompleto); Dura 6688; Mennessier De La Lance I p.581.

Questa edizione manca ai massimi repertori come, Graesse, Brunet, Bm. Stc., Choix, Harward-Mortimer, Durling, Walleriana, Wellcome e Huth F.H. ‘Works On Horses and Equitation’.