Khevenhüller, Ludwig Andreas Graf von. Observations-Puncten, welche von Ihro Excellence Grafen Ludwig von Khevenhiller, [...] Obristen über ein Regiment Dragoner, [...] bey deme ihme [...] anvertrauten Dragoner-Regiment vorgeschrieben: worinnen im 1. Theil [...] gezeiget wird, was ein jeder [...] vermög Kayserl. Kriegs-Articuln [...] zu verrichten habe; dann im 2. Theil von Subordination, Gerhorsam und Respect [...] von Begräbnüssen gehandelt wird.

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First complete edition, previously published only without illustrations and without the "Exercitium zu Pferd und zu Fuß" (issued here with separate half-title). These drill regulations are considered the first encompassing work of their kind in military history (cf. Z&K 18, 2684). "The standard regulations for official use during the age of Maria Theresia and Frederick the Great" (cf. Jähns).

Some uniform plates in attractive comtemporary colour. Binding insignificantly rubbed; slight worming to last third of volume, otherwise clean and well preserved.