[CYCLING] BAUDRY DE SAUNIER, Louis. Theoretical and Practica - Lot 121

[CYCLING] BAUDRY DE SAUNIER, Louis. Theoretical and Practical Cycling. Paris, À la Librairie illustrée, n.d. [1893]. In-8, red publisher’s percaline, plain spine titled in black and decorated with a black illustration of a cyclist, with the title repeated and another gilded illustration of a cyclist on the front cover. XII and 588 pp., 12 unnumbered folios (advertisements and publisher’s catalog). Color frontispiece, 28 hors-texte illustrations, including 2 in color, 21 in black-and-white, and 5 photographic reproductions. Normal wear and scuffing on the cover; paper browned at the margins. First edition. Louis Baudry de Saunier (1865–1938), a journalist and specialist in transportation and motor sports, was one of the leading chroniclers of cycling and automobiles. In this richly illustrated work, he outlines the principles of cycling, the evolution of bicycles, and riding techniques. Preface by Pierre Giffard. Uncommon, a fine copy.