1737 Group of Views (3) of Fencing , derived from Academie de L'Espee by D'Anvers - 2e,14e, 26e planche with hand water color

3 @ 8.5" x 11" copper engraved study on hand laid paper in fine condition. Clean and bright folio with period deckle edge . Positioning for fencing, swordplay and firearms handling for the mid 18th century based on the instruction from the Academie de L'Espee publication of a century earlier. Essential for any gentleman of means as part of a higher education in France. Hand water colored as a group by a previous steward.