The English fencing-master, or, The compleat tuterour of the small sword : wherein the truest method, after a mathematical rule, is plainly laid down : shewing also how necessary it is for all gentlemen to learn this noble art : in a dialogue between master and scholar : adorn'd with several curious postures

The English fencing-master, or, The compleat tuterour of the small sword : wherein the truest method, after a mathematical rule, is plainly laid down : shewing also how necessary it is for all gentlemen to learn this noble art : in a dialogue between master and scholar : adorn'd with several curious postures

Compleat tuterour of the small sword|Gentleman's tutor for the small sword

[First edition].

London : Printed by J. Downing ... for the author, 1702.

[12], 55, [1] p. : ill. ; 20 cm. (4to)

L2009F133 1702

(OCoLC)34117529

Title within double ruled border.
Dedication signed: Henry Blackwell.
Published in 1730, under the title: The gentleman's tutor for the small sword.
Signatures: pi2 A-H4.
Fencing manual arranged in the form of questions and answers; author takes fancing not as a sport but as a part of the education of a gentleman.
Bound in calf; both covers ruled in single gilt fillet, central gilt panel with floral tooling to each corner.
Modern bookplate: Birks; ms. inscription on front free endpaper: Wm. Langton.
Ms. correction on title: 'tuterous' to 'tutor'
Digitized image available [one plate].

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