Hugo, H. De Militia Equestri antiqua et nova ad regem Philippum IV libri quinque

Antwerp, Plantin & Moreti, 1630. (6),344,(10) p. Finely engr. ill. title by C. Galle, 30 in-text plates attributed to C. Galle, A. Pauwels or Boetius à Bolswert, 6 double-p. engr., large printer's mark on last p., 2 extra double-p. copper engr. plates (Battle of Newport, 1600 and Siege of Ostend, 1601) from an unknown Spanish work inserted before the title. Leather w. gilt title on spine. Sm. folio.

Notes in ink on upper flyleaf, former owner's name on title-p. Binding w. sm. imperfections. First and only edition of one of the most important books on ancient and modern cavalry tactics by the Jesuit Hugo (1588-1629), a well-known specialist in contemporary military affairs. Standard work.