FRIAS, SIMON DE | Tratado Elemental de la Destreza del Sable. Mexico: Imprenta de Arizpe, 1809

FRIAS, SIMON DE

Tratado Elemental de la Destreza del Sable. Mexico: Imprenta de Arizpe, 1809

Small 4to (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.). 13 engraved plates, 2 of which folding. Contemporary Mexican sheep, flat spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece; minor wear to head and tail of spine.

The first illustrated work on fencing published in Mexico

The Mexican author was a master of arms in New Spain, and this represents the earliest book on any form of fencing published in Mexico, the work is a thorough guide to the formal sport of fencing with sabers, complete with accurate, detailed illustrations. The author includes descriptions of various attacks, defenses, proper foot work, posture, and equipment, including detailed descriptions of the fencing sword.

REFERENCE:

Leguina 65; Medina 10252; Palau 95016; Thimm 108; Pardoel 989; Garritz 362