Die Insel Zipangu. Marchen Von A. J. Mordtmann by Mordtmann, A. J. (August Justus Mordtmann) - 1899

Basel: Barenreiter Kassel, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. 7-3/4" x 10-1/2" Cloth in DJ; 310pp + 46 plates; DJ slightly age-toned, extremely clean, tight copy, Fine/VG+ condition. Covers the work of Arp Schnitger, highly influential German organ builder (1648-1719) and his school. Includes foldout diagram of the Schitger family. Illustrated with b/w photos. Text in German.

Inselverlag, Leipzig, 1908; octavo (4 3/4" x 7 1/4"); 959 pages in all; three volumes; vellum; yapped edges; gilt spine titles; top page edges gilt; red silk headbands; red silk marker ribbons; illustrated. "Simplicissimus," a sweeping picaresque epic set in the violent period of the Thirty Years War, was first published at Mompelgard in 1669 and is universally regarded as one of the greatest works in German literature, and its author, Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen (1621-1676), the greatest German novelist of the 17th century. A handsome three-volume edition, published by Insel Verlag at Leipzig in 1908, with four aquatint illustration plates by Max Klinger, two of them fold-outs. Text in German. Blackletter title page design by E. R. Weiss. Very Good Plus. Clean, crisp, bright, titles brilliant. A fine set.

Buchgewerbeklasse der gewerblichen Berutsfchule Hamborn. Germany. Christmas 1938. LIMITED EDITION. One of 50 copies printed. (9.5 x 6.9 inches). Illustrated with hand coloured lettering and illustration to the title page and 24 hand coloured lino cut illustrations, each one above two verses of printed text. On the blank pages opposite somebody has written out in a neat early hand the English translation of the first 15 sets of verse. Possibly inscribed by the author, in English, on the blank leaf opposite the title page 'To Muriel with much love and best wishes! Christmas 1938. Franz and Elizabeth'. Original oatmeal coloured paper covered boards with title printed in outline and hand coloured, to the front panel. Spine of the outer wrapper is split, a little chipped and edges rubbed but overall a very good copy of this charming and rare book. No copies listed on Copac or Worldcat.

1803 Almanac anti-French Revolution Propaganda Portraits Politics Louverture

The 'Friedens-Almanach of 1803' or 'Peace Almanac' was one of the concluding volumes from one of the most credible and successful anti-revolutionary publications series of all time. This German periodical was published to encourage readers to go against the political goals of the French Revolution. This volume includes portrait engravings of dozens of European political and military figures.

Item number: #7925
Price: $599
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Friedens-Almanach von 1803: Als Schluss und Supplement des Revolutions-Almanachs
Göttingen: Dieterich, 1803.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
o [2], VIII, 228
o 21 engraved plates
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Language: German
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Binding: Leather; tight & secure
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Size: ~6in X 3.5in (15cm x 9cm)

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1648 1ed Helvetia Sancta Lives of SAINTS Switzerland Catholic Constantine Swiss

Heinrich Murer was a 17th-century Carthusian monk who was best remembered for his book 'Helvetia Sancta'. This work, first published in 1648, is a collection of biographical sketches on the lives of famous saints, Swiss theologians, and high-ranking Catholic figures. Notable figures include: Acathius of Melitene, Saint Lucius, Saint Emerita, Saint Pirmin, Saint Constantine, Saint Benno, and dozens more.

Item number: #9190
Price: $750
MURER, Heinrich

Helvetia sancta, seu Paradisus sanctorum Helvetiae florum, das ist ein heyliger lustiger Blumen-Garten unnd Paradeiss der Heyligen, oder Beschreibung aller Heyligen, so von Anfang der Christenheit biss auff unsere Zeit in Heyligkeit dess Lebens und mancherley Wunderwerden, nicht allein in Schweitzerland, sondern auch angräntzenden Orthen geleuchtet, zusammen gezogen...
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Breitkopf & Hartel,, Wiesbaden, 1968; 5 Auflage; 4 volume set; illustrated. An exhaustive history, 1542 to date, of the legendary German publishing house Breitkopf & Hartel, contracted publishers of such musical giants as Beethoven, Brahms, Bach, Liszt, Meyerbeer, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Wagner. Includes much interesting material on the firm’s relationships with its world renowned composers. Illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings. A monumental work in four octavo volumes, totaling 1,276 pages, published in-house by Breitkopf & Hartel and beautifully bound in woven gray cloth with embossed titles in red. Text in German. A Fine set.

Johann Heinrich Merck, 1773. First Edition. Leather Binding. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" 2 volumes, complete as issued. Title page of each volume includes an original engraving by Goethe. This is the first edition, with the engraved titles bearing no imprint. Edited by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Johann Heinrich Merck. One of the rarest works in the history of German literature. CONDITION: Near fine in period full brown calf, spines with light brown morocco labels, all edges stained red. An exceptional copy, has only slight wear.2 Engravings By Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.

Buchgewerbeklasse der gewerblichen Berutsfchule Hamborn. Germany. Christmas 1938. LIMITED EDITION. One of 50 copies printed. (9.5 x 6.9 inches). Illustrated with hand coloured lettering and illustration to the title page and 24 hand coloured lino cut illustrations, each one above two verses of printed text. On the blank pages opposite somebody has written out in a neat early hand the English translation of the first 15 sets of verse. Possibly inscribed by the author, in English, on the blank leaf opposite the title page 'To Muriel with much love and best wishes! Christmas 1938. Franz and Elizabeth'. Original oatmeal coloured paper covered boards with title printed in outline and hand coloured, to the front panel. Spine of the outer wrapper is split, a little chipped and edges rubbed but overall a very good copy of this charming and rare book. No copies listed on Copac or Worldcat.

1803 Almanac anti-French Revolution Propaganda Portraits Politics Louverture

The 'Friedens-Almanach of 1803' or 'Peace Almanac' was one of the concluding volumes from one of the most credible and successful anti-revolutionary publications series of all time. This German periodical was published to encourage readers to go against the political goals of the French Revolution. This volume includes portrait engravings of dozens of European political and military figures.

Item number: #7925
Price: $599
various
Friedens-Almanach von 1803: Als Schluss und Supplement des Revolutions-Almanachs
Göttingen: Dieterich, 1803.

Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages
o [2], VIII, 228
o 21 engraved plates
·
Language: German
·
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
·
Size: ~6in X 3.5in (15cm x 9cm)

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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without… Read More

1648 1ed Helvetia Sancta Lives of SAINTS Switzerland Catholic Constantine Swiss

Heinrich Murer was a 17th-century Carthusian monk who was best remembered for his book 'Helvetia Sancta'. This work, first published in 1648, is a collection of biographical sketches on the lives of famous saints, Swiss theologians, and high-ranking Catholic figures. Notable figures include: Acathius of Melitene, Saint Lucius, Saint Emerita, Saint Pirmin, Saint Constantine, Saint Benno, and dozens more.

Item number: #9190
Price: $750
MURER, Heinrich

Helvetia sancta, seu Paradisus sanctorum Helvetiae florum, das ist ein heyliger lustiger Blumen-Garten unnd Paradeiss der Heyligen, oder Beschreibung aller Heyligen, so von Anfang der Christenheit biss auff unsere Zeit in Heyligkeit dess Lebens und mancherley Wunderwerden, nicht allein in Schweitzerland, sondern auch angräntzenden Orthen geleuchtet, zusammen gezogen...
Lucerne: In Truck verfertiget, vnd verlegt durch David Hautten, Buchtruckern zu Lucern, 1648. 1st… Read More