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LA GUÉRINIÈRE (François Robichon de). School of Cavalry: Covering the Knowledge, Training, and Care of the Horse. Paris: Collombat, 1733. Large folio, (8), 276, (8) pp. Brown calfskin, decorated ribbed spine (contemporary binding). Headbands and corners lightly restored; edges worn, scuffed, and with some skin loss. A few marginal water stains; rare foxing spots. First folio edition, the most sought-after. Frontispiece, title vignette, dedication vignette, 3 beautiful header vignettes, 1 end-plate with monkeys, 23 separate and full-page plates, most based on Parrocel, including 6 equestrian portraits. “The folio edition of *L’École de Cavalerie* is one of the finest works ever published in France on the horse. The paper, the type—everything is impeccable—and Parrocel’s beautiful plates lend it special value.” Mennessier de La Lance. “First edition of this beautiful book.” Cohen. (Mennessier de La Lance II, 27; Cohen 587.)
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