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ASTLEY, Philip (1742 - 1814). Astley’s System of Equestrian Education. London: C. Creed, [1802]. FIRST EDITION. One quarter smooth modern leather over marbled boards, spine in compartments with gilt lettered roan title label. Engraved silhouette frontispiece of Astley, the “father of the modern circus.” Nine plates. 8vo. Includes final advertising leaf for Astley’s maps. A large untrimmed example. Scattered foxing and stains, but very good overall.