LOT 4563
25th November 2026
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LOT 4563
ANGELO, Domencio. The School of Fencing with a General Explanation of the Principal Attitudes and Positions Peculiar to the Art. London: [for the Author], 1787. First edition, oblong 8vo (132 x 226mm.) Title, 44 engraved plates numbered as 1-47, 8pp. ‘Index’ to rear. (Offsetting, occasional finger-mark, one plate loosening.) Contemporary calf (some loss to upper cover, extremities rubbed). Note: Angelo was an Italian fencing master, celebrated swordsman, and winner of duels. He opened a fencing school in London and tutored the British Royal family. Angelo’s ideas- with an emphasis on fitness, grace and poise- evolved the art of fencing from one of war to sport. Provenance: David Baird (ink name to front blank, dated 1809).
Estimate: £300 – £500
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