Author

ROWLANDSON, Thomas, illustrator; Geoffrey Gambado.

Title

An academy for grown horsemen.
The annals of horsemanship.

Published, Date

Vernor, Hood, London1808.

Description

First edition. 2 volumes in 1, small 8vo., xvi, 28; xvi, 70pp., 2 pages ads at end, 29 hand-coloured etchings by Rowlandson, later polished calf gilt by Riviere, green morocco labels, top edge gilt others uncut, joints neatly repaired, an attractive copy.

Note

A scarce and amusing work. Geoffry Gambado, the supposed author, is described as "Master of the Horse, Riding Master, and Grand Equerry to the Doge of Venice," and he is presented as having been drowned at sea while on his way to teach horsemanship to the English.

References

Bobins 1191; Mellon 90.

Stock Number

84872