La Science des Armes dans la Cavalerie. Cahiers D'Enseignement Illustrés
Paris: Ludovic Baschet Editeur, ca 1890. E. Chaperon. First edition. 8vo. Six parts, (numbers 49, 51-55). Continuous pagination: 83, [1], 15, [1]pp. (Complete). Red gilt-decorated hardcover binding. Each book (part) describes and illustrates one component of the military, in a didactic method. These selections focus on he science of weapons in the cavalry; fencing and gymnastics, horse exercises, sword (sabre) exercises, lance exercises, rifle exercises, and moving exercises. With b&w and color illustrations in each part, showing soldiers in process of doing military exercises. Images show men or horseback, fencing, tumbling, shooting, and participating in other military training and sport. Some light foxing throughout, not affecting images. Text by Romauld Brunet and illustrations by E. Chaperon. With some corners bumped, in good condition. Item #10211
Price: $150.00