Nov 21 at 10:30 AM - Sale 2687 -

Sale 2687 - Lot 289

Estimate: $ 1,200 - $ 1,800
(MEXICAN IMPRINT--1809.) Simón de Frías. Tratado elemental de la destreza del sable. 13 plates. [14], 201, [17] pages. 4to, contemporary mottled calf, minor wear; minor foxing, Plate 2 worn, lacking rear free endpaper. Mexico: 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, Mexico 10252; Palau 95016; Thimm, Fencing and Dueling, page 108.