Purchased in Paris at the main Hermes store (rue St. Honore), this was lightly worn to a few operas there. Measures approximately 34” x 35”. The inscription: The phrase "Par Messire ANTOINE DE PLVVINEL Ecuyer principal de la Majesté" appears on the title page of a renowned historical equestrian text. Par Messire: This translates to "By Master" or "By Sir". Antoine de Pluvinel: This refers to the author, Antoine de Pluvinel, a prominent French riding master (1555-1620) who significantly influenced the development of modern dressage. Ecuyer principal de la Majesté: This translates to "Principal Equerry (or riding master) to His Majesty". Antoine de Pluvinel was the chief riding instructor to the King. This title belongs to the second edition of Antoine de Pluvinel's work "L'Instruction du Roy", published in 1625. This book was a seminal work in the equestrian world, showcasing Pluvinel's humane training methods and contributions to modern dressage.