Kreutzberger, Hans

dating: provenance: Vienna, 'Eigentlich Walgerissene Contrafactur und Formen der Gebiss'; Wien, Nicolaum Pierium, 1591. 407 pages with beautiful illustrations mostly of bits but also some plate with spurs, stirrups and maces. Hardcover in parchment with moth damages. Some page with water stain, the rest of the pages in good conditions. First edition of this rare book was published in 1562. The emperor Massimiliano was so impressed with the author that made him work for his court. In a modern slipcase (to protect the book) with leather back and golden title. height 32 cm.