8x5,122pps, frontis and 3 plates, A limited edition of 500 hand numbered copies this being number 318, first published in 1827 comprising a progressive course of lessons designed to give ladies a secure and graceful seat on horseback, this reprint was commisioned by The International Side-Saddle Organization in 1992 and is now out of print, vg copy showing light moisture ripple at lower text fore-edge and some spotting on cloth board tips at lower corner. Internally crisp and unread. Perfect for gift giving. Contents include: Approaching a Horse, Putting a Lady on Horseback, Assisting a Lady Off Her Horse, Of the Reins, Of the Position of the Body, Of the Bridle Hand, Of the Walk, Of the Stop, Of the Turn, Reining Back, Of the Trot, Of the Canter, or Short Gallop, Leaping, Riding on the Wrong Side, Rules to be Observed on the Road, Other Remarks, Of Saddling and Bridling Ladies Horses.

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