< Back

First edition of an extensive work on gymnastics intended for the Sicilian army troups

ABBONDATI, Niccoló.
Instituzione di arte ginnastica per le truppe di fanteria di S.M. Siciliana. Compilata sulle teorie de' più accurati scrittori antichi, e moderni.

With 45 numbered folding engraved plates with exercises a.o. fencing.

With 45 numbered folding engraved plates with exercises a.o. fencing.

With 45 numbered folding engraved plates with exercises a.o. fencing.

With 45 numbered folding engraved plates with exercises a.o. fencing.

With 45 numbered folding engraved plates with exercises a.o. fencing.



Napoli, Reale Tipografia Militare, 1846. 3 parts in 2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary green boards. With 45 numbered folding engraved plates with exercises a.o. fencing. 192; 192, (8), VII, 193- 472 pp.

First edition of an extensive work on gymnastics intended for the Sicilian army troops compiled by Niccolo Abbondati,  standard-bearer  in the 2nd regiment of the Guards of Grenadiers, and based on ancient and modern writings on the subject. It is illustrated with detailed, large engraved plates showing numerous gymnastic exercises, swimming, excercises with horses and fencing.

Good set.- (Bindings sl, rubbed; library stamps on titles, onwership's signature in ink on title' Giodimenetty''; foxing throughout).
Thimm, Bibl. of fencing and duelling, p. 2.

Related Subjects: Duelling  Fencing  Italy  Militaria  Sports & Recreation 

Add to Shopping cart
€ 3.500,00

Prices in EUROS (€), shipping and BTW/VAT extra.

< Back

Terms of sale

All items are offered subject to prior sale. Prices are nett and in (€) EURO. VAT/BTW, postage, and insurance are not included. 

Free shipping for orders over € 2,500.  EU customers: if applicable, please quote your VAT number when placing orders.

Preferred mode of payment: by credit card through our secure online payment service, which is facilitated by Ogone. If you wish to make other arrangements, please contact us. Terms of sale

E-mail this to a friend







This is a captcha-picture. It is used to prevent mass-access by robots. (see: www.captcha.net)

Type the characters that you see in the box (5 characters). The code can include characters 0..9 and A..F.*

  


Antiquariaat FORUM B.V.
Tuurdijk 16
3997 MS t Goy-Houten,
The Netherlands
Phone: (+31) (0)30 601 1955
Fax: (+31) (0)30 601 1813
E-mail: info@forumrarebooks.com
Web: http://www.forumrarebooks.com