(MEXICO 1809) Frias Simón de Tratado elemental de la destre

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(MEXICO--1809.) Frias, Simón de. Tratado elemental de la destreza del sable. 13 plates. [14], 201, [17] pages. 4to, contemporary tree calf, moderate wear; hinges split, moderate foxing, wear and closed tears to both folding plates, other plates cropped slightly on fore-edge; small inked "MM" stamps on verso of title and page 52. 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.