Grisone, Ordini del cavalcare, Venice, 1590, contemporary limp vellum

Grisone, Federico

Ordini di cavalcare, et modi di conoscere le nature de' cavalli (Scienta di notabili avvertimenti, pertinenti a' cavalli). Venice: Andrea Muschio, 1590

2 parts in one volume, 4to (218 x 150mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, head-and tailpieces, woodcut illustrations (mostly of bits and bridles), with final blank leaf, contemporary limp vellum, binding worn

Grisone’s work on horsemanship was first published in 1550 and is one of the most important works on equitation of its time.

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Barone Carlo de Margherita, inscriptions on titles and library stamp