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[GYMNASTICS]. GUTSMUTHS, J[ohann] C[hristian] F[reidrich] (1759-1839). Volledig Leerstelsel van Kunstmatige Ligchaams-Oefeningen, Eene Bijdrage tot de Opvoeding der Jeugd… [“Complete System of Artificial Exercises, a Contribution to the Education of the Youth”]. Leyden en Haarlem: Du Mortier en Loosjes, 1806, 1812. 8vos. With 16 fold-out line engravings of gymnastics, wrestling, ice skating by Daniel Veelwaard after Jacob Smies. 2 volumes. [ii], lxviii, [i]-322; xxviii, [1]-552 pp. Approximately 8 ½ x 5”. Bound in near contemporary full marbled paper boards, manuscript paper labels on spines (spines toned, bindings worn, spines chipped, occasional foxing in text). Near fine. FIRST DUTCH EDITION OF GUTSMUTH’S IMPORTANT WORK ON GYMNASTICS.