Author: Brother Lodovico Melzo Cavalier di San Giovanni Gerosolimitano de i Consigli Secreto di Milano e di Guerra ne' Paesi Bassi per S.M. Cattolica suo Tenente Generale della Cavalleria. Printed in Aversa (Antwerp) after Gioachimo Trognaesio 1611 dedicated to Archduke Albert of Austria Duke of Burgundy Folio volume, limp vellum cover, after the first page, which shows the title, there is a fine copper engraving of the opening, which shows the title of the work. Fine capilettera and headpieces. The inside of the treatise, dedicated to the training and service of the cavalry, lancers, arquebusiers and cuirassiers, is full of full-page engravings, in particular it should be noted that figures IX and X are complete but have a tear to be rejoined, page 217 is detached from the body of the volume, but present; some pages are browned and some worm holes affecting the text and figures. Acceptable state of preservation.