Eisenberg – The Art of Riding – 1759 - Lot 63

Eisenberg – The Art of Riding – 1759 Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron of Eisenberg, “The Art of Riding, or A Description of Modern Riding in Its Perfection,” a new edition expanded to include a dictionary of terms used in modern riding, published in Amsterdam and Leipzig by Arkstee Merkus in 1759. An important treatise on classical horsemanship devoted to the rider’s position, dressage, arena movements, bits, and the horse’s anatomy. It is illustrated with remarkable engravings by Bernard Picart based on the author’s drawings. Complete copy with an engraved frontispiece and 59 plates. Title printed in red and black. An old handwritten note dated January 20, 1803, on the endpaper. Author: Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron of Eisenberg | Publisher: Arkstee Merkus | Place: Amsterdam and Leipzig | Date: 1759 | Language: French | Illustrations: frontispiece and 59 engraved plates | Binding: antique full leather with ribbed spine | Dimensions: 37 × 26.5 cm | Condition: binding heavily rubbed and dried out, caps and corners damaged, joints weakened, endpapers and some leaves partially detached, marginal tears, foxing, stains, and discoloration; engravings generally well-preserved and with fine impressions | Complete: yes