John. Adams An Analysis of Horsemanship, Teaching the Whole Art of Riding, in the Manege, Military, Hunting, Racing and Travelling System. Together with the Method of Breaking Horses for Every Purpose to which those Noble Animals are Adapted London: James Cundee. 1805 3 vols. 8vo. Original boards. An important work on horsemanship, published during the Napoleonic Wars, when knowledge and training in such matters was of the utmost importance. All plates present, including the truly wonderful pop-up horse’s head with string reins so the reader could practice working the bridle and bit in vol. 2 (though the page is detached). Some foxing, stained pages, wear to covers. Price: USD 700.00 other currencies   order no. 12591    inquire

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