Printed in Paris 1628 chez Pierre Rocolet en la gallerie au Palais , aux Armes de la Ville dedicated to the King Folio volume, with contemporary stiff vellum cover, in excellent condition except for a beginning of detachment of the antiporta which bears a double-page engraving printed in Paris at the expense of Crispin de Pas the Elder in Utrecht. The engraving on the frontispiece represents strength and science and bears the royal coat of arms at the top. Typographic mark on the first page, on the third page there is an engraved portrait of the author. The volume is further enriched by headpieces and capilettera as well as full-page engravings. Slight period reinforcement restoration to the third full-page engraving, the image is nevertheless intact. Complete volume with only a few very small damp stains. The text describes the method, considered excellent, for training horses and the best way to mount them. It is accompanied by detailed illustrations of men and their actions in training horses, as well as illustrations of bridles and handling. A rare edition of considerable collector's interest, a copy is mentioned in the Louvre collection.