French Cavalry Tactics - Planche XXVIII from "Traité sur la Cavalerie", Copper Plate Engraving, Issued ca. 1800 in Outstanding Condition. Copper plate engraving "French Cavalry Tactics - Planche XXVIII" by cartographer: Louis-Hector Comte de Drummond de Melfort (1721 - 1788) and Van Blarenberghe at Guillaume Desprez, Paris in 1776. A rare print originally from the book "Traité sur la Cavalerie" in hand tinted colors. This work, describes the standard formations and tactics of the French cavalry at the time of the French Revolution. Engraving measures. 25 x 36" matted and framed to 37 x 48". We can remove this engraving from its frame to save on shipping. However this is framed in plexi-glass with very little risk of it shattering and damaging the work. Let us know as soon as possible after auction in order to price fairly shipping. Again in outstanding condition we do note a center fold line (not unusual given the size and a crease, both visible only at close distance.
From a Hancock Park Estate.
Estimated Value $200-UP.