The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
Sat, Aug 17, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 33
ASTLEY, Philip (1742 - 1814). Astley’s System of Equestrian...
Estimate: $300 - $600
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ASTLEY, Philip (1742 - 1814). Astley?s System of Equestrian Education. London: C. Creed, [1802]. FIRST EDITION. One quarter smooth modern leather over marbled boards, spine in compartments with gilt lettered roan title label. Engraved silhouette frontispiece of Astley, the ?father of the modern circus.? Nine plates. 8vo. Includes final advertising leaf for Astley?s maps. A large untrimmed example. Scattered foxing and stains, but very good overall.
