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52 - THIBAULT (Girard): *Académie de l’épée*, in which the theory…
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THIBAULT (Girard): *Académie de l’épée*, in which the theory and practice of the true and hitherto unknown secrets of the handling of weapons on foot and on horseback are demonstrated by mathematical rules based on a ‘mysterious circle’. S. l. n. e. [Leiden, Elzevier,] 1628; two parts in one volume in plano, speckled sheepskin; spine with decorated raised bands, title label in brown morocco, speckled edges. Contemporary binding. Engraved frontispiece title page, 9 plates of coats of arms, thirty-three and thirteen double-page engraved plates, except for the second plate in the first part, which is on a single page. A publication of the highest quality, illustrated with superb engraved plates. This is one of the finest books devoted to fencing. Willems 302; Brunet V, 815. (Browned pages, some restoration, water stains and signs of wear, endpapers replaced.)
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About the sale AUCTION: Slatkine Library
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Auction time 09/22/2026 at 6:30 PM
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