1737 Views of Fencing , derived from Academie de L'Espee by D'Anvers - 78e planche

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. This folio covers Garde Opposee...