Sep 24, 2020 - Sale 2546

Sale 2546 - Lot 320

Unsold
Estimate: $ 2,500 - $ 3,500
(MEXICAN IMPRINT--1809.) Simón de Frías. Tratado elemental de la destreza del sable. 13 plates. [14], 201, [17] pages. 4to, contemporary calf, minor wear, small sticker on backstrip; minor foxing to text leaves, heavier to plates, 3 plates with closed tears and tape repairs; early signature on rear free endpaper, modern bookplate on front pastedown. México: Imprenta de Arizpe, 1809 [1810]

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The first work on fencing written and published in México, featuring eye-catching engravings by Araoz. Leguina, Esgrima Española 65; Medina, México 10252; Palau 95016; Thimm, Fencing and Dueling, page 108.