Paris:: Firmin Didot & Cie.,, 1891.. First edition.. old (publishers?) decorated half morocco stamped in gold and silver; original wrappers printed in color bound in. . Old ink private ownership stamps on blanks at front; spine sunned with some rubbing and light use to binding; contents near fine.. Folio,. Ouvrage illustre de plus de 300 gravures dont 50 en couleurs d'apres les dessins de l'auteur.. Preface de M. Henri Lavedan.

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Bookseller: Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 55183
Title: Le Chic a Cheval. Histoire Pittoresque de l'Equitation.
Author: VALLET, L
Illustrator: Ouvrage illustre de plus de 300 gravures dont 50 en couleurs d'apres les dessins de l'auteur.
Format/Binding: Old (publishers?) decorated half morocco stamped in gold and silver; original wrappers printed in color bound in.
Book Condition: Used - Old ink private ownership stamps on blanks at front; spine sunned with some rubbing and light use to binding; contents near fin
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Firmin Didot & Cie.,
Place of Publication: Paris:
Date Published: 1891.
Pages: xi, 274 pp.
Size: Folio,

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