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Apianus, P. Imagines syderum coelestium ut sunt à veteribus astronomis compositae, à recentibus in duplex hemisphaerium, hic autem ob meliorem illarum omnium inter se proportionem, in unicam figuram redactae.... Sternkarte. (Ingolstadt, Peter Apianus, after 5 August 1536). Facsimile Ludwig Rosenthal's Antiquariat, München, 1927). Woodcut circular star-map (probably drawn by Ostendorf) showing the symbols of the 48 constellations (diameter 29 cm). Large folio, 56,5 x 42 cm. (# 5768)

Schottenloher, Apianusdruckerei, No. 41. Unicum of great interest for the history of astronomical science. The same map appeared in Apian's "Astronomicum Caesareum" in 1540, part II (but there the names of the constellations have another sequence). Below the map is the dedication of two lines: "Stemmatum nobilitate, morumque et literarum profectu illustri claroque puero Osvaldo ab Eck ... Petrus Apianus". Then follow 16 lines of text in which Apianus summons to further study and diligent use of this map which he made for his pupils. Facsimile of one of the earliest separately printed star-maps.

(Baar, G.L. de). Epitres diverses sur des sujets differens. Nouvelle édition revûe, & augmentée. Francfort et Leipsic, H.L. Broenner, 1763. With different vignette on both titles. 2 volumes. 10 lvs., 228 pp.; 10 lvs., 212 pp. 8vo. Contemporary vellum. (# 4936)

Barbier II, 163. Quérard, La France Lit., I, 144. Satyric letters in verse by Georg Ludwig von Bar (de Baar) (Osnabrück 1702 - 1767), a German who wrote verses in the French language. Contains a.o. "Epitre au Grand Diamant" and "Epitre à Pierre Marteau, libraire à Cologne". According to some bibliographers a third volume, the "Rêveries poétiques ..." belongs to the above edition.

Begas-Parmentier, Luise (Wien 1850-Berlin 1920). View of a canal in Venetia/Venice. Fine etching depicting a canal with boats in Venice, figures on a bridge, some palazzi in the background. At bottom, below right corner, signed in pencil "L. Parmentier". 22,5 x 17,2 cm (plate-mark). (# 5916)

The Austrian female painter and etcher Luise Begas-Von Parmentier (according to some born in 1843), was active in Berlin. Before her marriage in 1877 to the painter Adalbert Begas, she travelled to Italy. In her exquisite architectural pictures and landscapes she has represented Italian motives almost exclusively, among these are her views of Venice. See: Thieme-Becker III, 187. - A few light brown spots in blank margins; with very large margins.

Beham, Hans Sebald (Nürnberg 1500 - Frankfurt a.M. 1550). Coat of arms of Hartmann Maurus. Germany, ca. 1522. Magnificent woodcut; The escutcheon depicts the head of a moor with head-band, the crest of the helm consists of the bust of a moor between the antlers of a deer. Above 2 lines of text: "Insignia Hartmanni Maurill. Doctoris, Caesarei iudicii adsessoris" and underneath: "Virtus clara aeternaq. habetur". Border of the woodcut: 13,1 x 11,2 cm on leaf of 22 x 14 cm. (# 5559)

Hollstein III, 282. Pauli app. 1354a. Warnecke, Heraldische Kunstblätter, III, 209. Passavant III, 221 No. 321 (Dürer). Geisberg, No. 314, ill. p. 294. Very rare, only state of this beautiful armorial plate, which was formerly ascribed by Heller No. 2145 and others to Dürer. Possibly this plate was also used as ex-libris. "There can be no doubt, that many of the plates published in the ... 'Heraldische Kunstblätter' have been used as Ex-libris; with most of them this is evident at first sight" (Warnecke, Rare Book-plates, London 1894, page 2). "Early German bookplates are principally armorial in subject... The use of armorial bookplates was a natural consequence of a way of life in which heraldry played such an important function" (Johnson, A treasury of bookplates, page 4). Hartmann Maurus (Moer), counsellor of the elector of Cologne, professor of law and imperial court assessor, was the author of an important eye-witness account of the coronation of Charles V at Aachen in October 1520. - Fine impression on laid paper, with ample margins, very well preserved.

Beham, Hans Sebald (Nürnberg 1500 - Frankfurt a.M. 1550). Her Gregorius Mercz. Marcus April. Germany, 1546 - 1547. Engraving. 51 x 73 mm. (# 5444)

Bartsch VIII No. 155. Pauli No. 178 III (of 3). Hollstein, German, III 98. Good impression on laid paper of this fine engraving showing two peasants'couples, numbered "3" and "4", walking to the left. With signature HsB in upper right corner. Beham made in 1546 - 1547 a series of 10 numbered engravings: "Das Bauernfest oder die zwölf Monate" (The peasants' feast or the 12 months). His genre prints belong to the most charming depictions of life in the 16th century. - Small defect to upper left corner affecting the plate-number "2"; slightly foxed; thread margins; rare to find in this good condition.

Benediktbeuren. Panorama des Bayer. Hochgebirges. Original Aufnahms Scizze. Benediktbeuren, 19th century. Fine original drawing in pencil and watercolours, showing the mountains of Benediktbeuren in Bavaria, with number N 1 in the sky. c. 20 x 27,4 cm. (# 5810)

As described in our Catalogue 184, Bayerische Ansichten, Karten, Pläne und Flugblätter (München, 1935). - Fold in left lower corner, right margin strengthened.

Bieberkraut, James (Leipzig 1879-unknown). Im Stall (In the cow-house). Fine etching of two cows lying on the floor of a cow-house, underneath 2 small etched chickens; signed in pencil J. Bieberkraut. 23,4 x 29 cm. (# 5838)

James Bieberkraut, was a German Jewish painter and etcher. According to Münchner Maler V, 84: Bieberkraut descended from a Jewish family, which immigrated very probably from Palestine to Germany; thus Bieberkraut had still the Turkish nationality when he moved from Berlin to München in 1898. He lived and worked in München until his announced departure to Palestine on 20-4-1934. See on Bieberkraut also: Vollmer I, 207; and: Schaalman, James Bieberkraut der Maler und Radierer (in Bayerische Israelitische Gemeindezeitung, 1927, Heft 2, 32-35 (on internet). - Fine impression with ample margins.

Bier Zeitung 12. October 1874. 1874. Nice humoristic drawing in pen and black ink on paper, showing a procession of men with a large coffee-kettle, some men holding a coffee cup, one with a coffeemill; in front to the left a man kneading dough for Brezel's, to the right three men playing at dice, one smoking, to the right a standing men with a glass of beer; 3 dogs, 2 devouring a cat. ca. 21,7 x 27,7 cm. (# 5805)

Probably designed for a Munich (Münchner) periodical on beer. - Pasted on cardboard, lightly browned, 2 white stains in blank margin.

Bischoff, Th. Georg Philipp Harsdörfer. Ein Zeitbild aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. (No place, no date, Germany, ca. 1894). Some illustrations. 16, 474 pp. Large 8vo. Contemporary gilt half leather (slightly faded, sides rubbed). (# 3115)

Rare treatise and bibliography of the German Baroque writer and poet Georg Philipp Harsdörffer (1607-1658), who sent into the world an enormous number of books.

Blasset, Nicolas. Unterschiedle Epitaphien inventiert von N. Blasset, zu Amiens. Augsburg, J. Wolff, (no date, before 1724). Complete suite of fine engraved title and six plates, numbered in the plates, Nos. 1-7, showing architectural funeral monuments. ca. 22,8 x 15,2 cm. (# 4458)

Guilmard 45. Fuhring No. (8475-8481), note. Not in RPK Amsterdam. Not in Kat. Orn. Berlin. First German edition, copied from the original French series "Les Epitaphes". With series number N°. 130. Fine suite of designs for richly ornamented epitaphs, composed of architectural shapes and decorated with little cherubs, vases, foliage scrolls and skulls. They had to be attached to the walls and pillars of a church. Nicolas Blasset (Amiens 1600 - 1659) was sculptor and architect. In the Cathedral of Amiens several of his sculptures and monuments are still preserved. - Cut to the plate-mark and laid down; occasionally slightly foxed and thumbed. Bound with two anonymous prints, one showing Moses and Aron with the Table of the Ten Commandmends.

Boccaccio, G. di. Das Leben Dantes. (Translated into German by Otto Freiherr von Taube). Leipzig, Insel-Verlag, 1909. Large title-vignette and initials designed by F.H. Ehmcke. 73 pp., 1 lf. 4to. Original half vellum designed by F.H. Ehmcke (slightly thumbed). (# 4215)

Sarkowski 188 with illustration. Schauer, Dt. Buchkunst II, 18. First edition of this German translation. Number 492 of 800 copies printed. - Lightly foxed.

Bräutigam, Johann Jakob (1790-1868). Das Kind mit der Milch und der Schlange. (Sage). München, c. 1840. Etching on chine-collé, showing a child with a bowl of milk, sitting in a corn-field, the child raises a spoon, while a snake is drinking the milk, with etched title underneath and signed in the plate: Braütigam fecit. c. 12,5 x 10 cm. (# 5820)

Maillinger, Bilder-Chronik... München, II No. 2398. Lentner No. 12101. Johann Jakob Bräutigam was "Obermaler der kgl. Bayer. Porzellanmanufaktur". According to the ancient children's fairy tale, written down by the brothers Grimm: a snake drank the milk daily, one day the child took its little spoon and struck the snake gently on its head and said: eat the bread crumbs as well. - With blind stamp (not in Lugt), well preserved.

(Brazil) - Copia der newen Zeytung auss Presillg Landt. (No place, no date, ca. 1508). Facsimile Ludwig Rosenthal's Antiquariat, München, ca. 1920. With nearly full-page woodcut on title representing vessels, islands and a sea-port. 4 lvs. (last blank). 4to. In one folded sheet, unbound, uncut. (# 5124)

Harrisse No. 99: "This extremely curious and interesting plaquette purports to be a translation into German of a letter describing the arrival of a vessel from Brazil to a port not mentioned ... The letter describes an exploration coastwise of nearly two thousand miles undertaken with two vessels belonging to one 'NoNo' (?) and to the well-known Christopher de Haro, with the authorization of the King of Portugal." There seems to be no uniformity of opinion amoung scholars regarding the date of this letter and the exploration it describes. Mentions a.o. the natural resources of Brazil and the manners and customs of its population.

Brennhäuser, A.W. (Nürnberg 1819-München 1865). Die Brautfahrt; after Johann Heinrich Ramberg (Hannover 1763-1840). (Leipzig, Dresden, A.H. Payne, c. 1850). Charming steelengraving, by Andreas Wolfgang Brennhäuser after Johann Heinrich Ramberg, showing three young peasant women from Dachau, Bavaria, on a bridal journey, dressed in traditional Dachau costumes "Trachten" in front of a corn-field, in the back-ground the silhouette of München. 18,1 x 21,5 cm. (# 5809)

In Datenbank Deutsches Historisches Museum Berlin. - Thread margins, slightly foxed.

Bruyn, Abraham de (Antwerpen 1540-Köln 1587). Frieze: landscape with various animals, from left to right five dogs, three rabbits, two stags, two deer and a fox, trees in the background. 1578. Fine oblong engraving, unsigned. Small oblong folio: 5,4 x 21,5 cm. (# 5897)

Hollstein, Dutch, IV, 7, No. 127-138. Nagler, Monogrammisten, I, No. 410, 22. In database British Museum. This is one of a series of twelve friezes with wild and tame animals, one dated 1578. Abraham de Bruyn, engraver and publisher, born in Antwerp, where he was active from 1565, but often moved. 1570 in Breda, c. 1576-1578 in Cologne, 1580 in Antwerp and again after 1585 in Cologne where he died. He did much work for Plantin. - Trimmed to border line, a few very tiny damages. Good impression of this beautiful and rare engraving; under glass in mahogany frame.

Carl Alexander, Herzog zu Würtemberg und Teck. Ob Wir schon in zerschiedenen ins Land abgelassenen General-Rescripten Unser grösestes Missfallen bezeuget, dass die von Uns erlassende Fürstl. Befehle und Verordnungen von vielen Geistl. auch Weltlichen Beamten mit der erforderlichen Application nicht befolget... So ist Uns doch zu Unserm noch weit mehrerem Befremden von Unserm Fürstl. Kirchen-Rath gehorsamst referiret worden, dass auch von den wenigsten der Geistl. und Weltlichen Beamten, die vormals schon nach der Casten-Ordnung ... gnädigst anbefohlene jährliche Einsendung einer Tabell, wie weit die in dem Ihnen gnädigst anvertrauten Statt und Amt befindlichen Hospithal, Heiligen-Bogten, Armen-Casten- und Heiligen-Pfleeg auch andere dergleichen Piorum Corporum Rechnungen gestellt/probirt und justificirt seyen, richtig und pflichtmässig eingeschicket worden, und dahero ... ein neu zu erlassendes Fürstl. Generale gegeben werden könne... Stuttgardt, den 17. Decembr. 1734. (No place, 1734). Broadsheet, printed on both sides. Folio. ca. 28,5 x 17,8 cm. (# 5786)

Rare German edict by Carl (Karl) Alexander duke of Württemberg and Teck (1684 - 1737) concerning the correct presentation of invoices of hospitals, poor-houses, etc. Dated Stuttgardt, 17 december 1734. - Browned, slightly frayed.

Chateau, Nicolas (Paris c. 1680- c. 1750). Angelica and Medoro; after Louis de Silvestre. (Paris), (Charles) François Silvestre, (1700-1730). Beautiful large etching and engraving of the lovers Angelica and Medoro, seated naked in a forest, holding hands, Medoro carving their names on a tree. In centre of bottom margin the Condé-Conti coat of arms and 4 lines of engraved French text "Dédié et Présenté A son Altesse Sérénissime Madame la Princesse de Conty Doüairiere. Par son tres humble et tres obeïssant Serviteur François Silvestre. Peint par Loüis Silvestre le jeune." Signed in the plate "N. Chateau Sculp. F. Silvestre ex. C.P.R." 42,4 x 31,5 cm. (# 5880)

I.F.F. 18e, IV, 230 No. 5. Thieme-Becker XXXI, 36. Nagler XVIII, 435. Second state, with letter (proof before letter in database British Museum). Angelica and Medoro are characters from Ludovico Ariosto's (1474-1533) poem "Orlando Furioso". About the life of the engraver Nicolas Chateau/Chasteau little is known. Louis de Silvestre (Sceaux 1675-Paris 1760) was professor at the royal academy in Paris, worked from 1716 as royal painter for the Polish Kings in Dresden and Warschau, from 1727 he was director of the academy in Dresden, and returned only 1748 to Paris where he became director of the royal academy. According to Thieme-Becker the original painting is lost. - Trimmed within plate-mark, blank border strengthened. Sharp impression on strong paper. Collector's stamp on verso of "Grossh. Museum zu Schwerin" (Lugt No. 2273).

Chodowiecki, Daniel N. (Gdansk 1726-Berlin 1801). Portrait of Wilhelm Abraham Teller. (Berlin and Stettin, Fr. Nicolai, 1776). Beautiful stipple etching depicting a bust in pofile to right in a roundel. Lettered on the tablet "D.W.A. Teller" and at bottom right "D. Chodowiecki ad viv. del & sc. 1775". 15,7 x 9,5 cm (image). (# 5847)

Engelmann No. 142. Bauer No. 258 (third state). In database British Museum.Third state (of 3). Illustration to "Allgemeine Deutsche Bibliothek", the famous periodical published by Friedrich Nicolai. Wilhelm Abraham Teller (Leipzig 1734-Berlin 1804) was an enlightened Protestant theologian, pastor, professor of theology and General Superintendent at the University of Helmstedt; later Provost of Cologne, with a seat in the Supreme Consistory of Berlin; member of the Berlin Academy of Sciences. He was the author of numerous (controversial) books and one of the chief contributors of Nicolai's "Algemeine Deutsche Bibliothek". The German Polish artist Daniel Nicolaus Chodowiecki was the most famous German graphic artist of his time. - Well preserved, sharp impression on thin paper, with small margin.

Chotzemitz (Kolín). Plan der Schlacht bei Chotzemitz, am 18. Jun. 1757 zwischen den Preussen commandirt von Sr. Maj. dem Könige, und den Oesterreichern unter Anführung des Feld Marschalls Daun, gewonnen von den letztern. (Frankfurt a.O, Leipzig, 1777). Engraved military map with explanatory text in German, in upper right corner "Tab III", illustrating the Battle at Chotzemitz/Kolín between Prussia and Austria. Oblong folio, ca. 27 x 40 cm. (# 5783)

In IKAR, Landkartendrucke vor 1850. Military map published as appendix to: Lloyd, H. Geschichte des letzten Kriegs in Teutschland zwischen dem Koenige von Preussen und der Kayserin Koenigin und Ihren Alliirten in den Feldzuegen in den Jahren 1756 und 1757. Frankfurt a.O., Leipzig, 1777. During the Seven Years War, a worldwide war, a struggle for supremacy was going on in Germany between the House of Austria and the rising Kingdom of Prussia of Frederick the Great (Friedrich der Grosse). The Battle of Kolín was an early battle of the seven Years' War. It ended in the defeat of Frederick the Great. The Austrians under command of Daun won the battle. - Lightly browned, with margins.

Czaslau (Caslav). Les environs de Czaslau avec le plan de la bataille d. 17 May 1742 entre les Autichiens & les Prussiens. Schlacht der Oesterr. u. Preussen bey Czaslau der Hauptst. im Czaslauer Kr. im Königr. Böhmen. (Nürnberg), zu finden bey den Homännischen Erben, 1742. Engraved military map, in contemporary handcolouring, showing the positions of the Austrian and Prussian armies in the neighbourhood of Czaslau and Kuttenberg during the War of Silesia; with explanatory text in French and German; in right upper corner "ad No. 21 Erlang Z(eit) E(xtr.)". Oblong folio, ca. 30,7 x 34,3 cm. (# 5784)

In IKAR, Landkartendrucke vor 1830. Rather rare military map. During the War of the Austrian Succession (1740 - 1748), which comprises also the First Silesian War, the Austrians under Prince Charles of Lorraine fought against Prussia under Frederick the Great (Friedrich der Grosse). In the Battle of Czaslau (Caslav) of 1742 the Prussians defeated the Austrians. This kind of military maps, published for a special event, was often printed on thin paper and poorly preserved and is therefore rare. - Mounted; very lightly foxed, but a good copy.

Delafosse, Jean-Charles. Vases. (Augsburg), J(ohann) G(eorg) Hertel, (no date, ca. 1770). Complete series of 6 engraved plates, with plate-numbers Nos. 1-6. ca. 25 x 18,7 cm. (# 4474)

Not in any of the usual bibliographies. Very rare German edition copied from the original entitled French series. With series number N°. 374. The work of Jean-Charles Delafosse (Paris 1721 or 1734 - 1789), architect and ornament designer, belongs to the most important examples of the Louis XVI style. Very characteristic for his style are the festoons, which adorn his designs. Johann Georg Hertel (Augsburg 1700 - Augsburg 1775) was printseller and print publisher. - Cut to the plate-mark, ink-stain on last leaf; lightly browned.

(Dolivar, Jean). Retables. Aug. Vind. (Augsburg), Jeremias Wolff, (no date, before 1724). Complete suite of fine title and 5 plates, numbered in the plates, Nos. (1)-6, etched by Johann Leonhart Wüst. ca. 22,5 x 15,6 cm on leaves of ca. 30 x 20,5 cm. Sewn. (# 4448)

Not in Fuhring or any of the other usual bibliographies. Very rare German edition copied from the original French series "Nouveau livre d'Autel" (Paris 1690, see: Kat Orn. Berl. No. 3714 and Guilmard 99 - 100). Very elaborate designs for altar retables in baroque style, i.e. for architectural frames enclosing decorated panels above back of altars. Jean (Juan) Dolivar, architect and engraver (Saragossa in Spain in 1641 - Paris? 1692), worked in Paris together with his uncle Jean Le Pautre and after J. Berain. Johann Leonhart Wüst (1666 - 1735) was goldsmith and engraver in Augsburg. - Occasionally foxed, blank margins slightly thumbed. Contemporary handwritten numbers in blank corners. Ample margins.

Ehrentreich, A. Reprobatio Lydii Lapidis seu brevis refutatio tractatus, quem Franciscus Perea pro defensione probabilismi edidit Salmantica anno 1697. Romae, L.A. Chracas, 1699. Woodcut device at the end. 104 pp. - Bound with: Collectio propositionum damnatarum ab Innocentio X ad Innocentium XII inclusive, cum aliis constitutionibus apostolicis, & decretis. Romae, L.A. Chracas, 1699. Woodcut device on title. 237, 1 pp., 1 lf. Together 2 works in 1 volume. 12mo. Contemporary limp vellum. (# 5290)

Ad I: De Backer-Sommervogel III, 351 No. 2. First edition. Directed against "Lydius Lapis recentis antiprobabilismi, seu dissertatio theologica contra nuperus ejus propugnatores." Salmanticae, 1697. Father Thyrse Gonzalez, against whom this work was written, says that François Eustache de Perea y Porrès is the pseudonym of a Jesuit, probably Bern. Sartolo. The Jesuit Adam Ehrentreich was born in Donauwerth, was professor of theology at the university of Innsbruck, worked in Rome and Germany and died in München in 1708. Ad II: Willaert No. 926B. De Backer-Sommervogel III, 351 No. 1. First edition. Some of the Papal decrees and bulls, etc. deal with forbidden books of Jansenius and others. - Several contemporary annotations on paste-down end-papers, stamp and contemporary ownership entry on title; brown stain to inner blank margin of title, occasionally slightly browned.

Flachenecker, Wolfgang (Zirndorf 1792-after 1847). Albert III Herzog in Baiern verweigert die Annahme der Böhmischen Krone im Jahr 1440. München, J.G. Zeller, (1821). Very large chalk lithograph with a pale yellow plate tone: Duke Albert III of Bavaria refuses in 1440 the offered Bohemian crown. Lettered below "Gemalt und auf Stein gezeichnet von W. Flachenecker" and with title (see above). 43 x 33 cm. (# 5900)

Winkler No. 214,3. Dussler 44. Incunable of lithography. "Er sitzt links unter einem Baldachin, flankiert von zwei Räten, vor ihm vier Abgesandte aus Böhmen, der vorderste mit der Krone auf einem Kissen." (Winkler). The German lithographer and painter Wolfgang Flachenecker, was born in Zirndorf near Nürnberg, worked in München, Denmark (where he is known as Flachner), Wien and Rome. - Ample margins.

Fleury - Eigentliche Vorbildung des harten Treffens so zwischen den Mansfeldischen und Spanischen auff den Brabändischen Grentzen vorgangen Anno 1622. Frankfurt a.M., heirs of M. Merian, 1635. Large battle-scene near the village of Fleury in Hainaut (Henegouwen). 26,6 x 34,5 cm. (# 5443)

From Theatrum Europaeum. - Mounted, small tears in lower margin touching a few letters of the subscription only, slightly browned, with margins.

Frank, Julius (1826 - München - 1908). Five angels, four playing musical instruments, one holding a palm and wreaths, flying in the sky above a church with two domes (very probably the Frauenkirche in München) in a hilly landscape. Fine oblong drawing in black charcoal and pencil on strong paper. 22,2 x 32,2 cm. (# 5914)

Old attribution on verso of drawing, from the artist's estate. On Julius Frank see: Thieme-Becker XII, 352. - Well preserved.

Frankfurt a.O. Plan der Bataille welche den 12 Augusti 1759 unweit Francfurt an der Oder, zwischen der Kayserl. Russischen Armee, unter Commando des G.F.M. Soltikof, und der unter Commando ihres Königes stehenden Preussischen Armee vorgefallen ist. (Augsburg, J.A. Fridrich and Paris, Rosselin, after 1762). Engraved military map, with German title and explanatory text underneath, depicting the battle-fields at Frankfurt a.O., Lebus, Goriz, Pedeke, Reitwein. Drossen, Frauendorf, Storkau, Trettin, Sternberg, Kunersdorf . Small oblong folio. ca. 18 x 27 cm. (# 5799)

In IKAR (Berlin). From: Jeziges Kriegs-Theater... by Jacob Andreas Friderich, after 1762. Title-cartouche in lower right corner, legenda-cartouche in lower left corner, with explanatory German text underneath. The Russians under Command of Soltikof, the Prussians under Friedrich der Grosse, the Austrians under command of general Laudon; also involved were Croats "Croaten, so während der Battaille die Passage über die Oder bedeckten". - Browned.

Frisius, Laurentius. Carta Marina universalis 1530. Nach dem einzig bekannten Exemplar in der Bayerischen Staatsbibliothek in München neu herausgegeben. Facsimile L. Rosenthal's Antiquariat, München, ca. 1920. 12 facsimile plates (46 x 59,5 cm), which should be pasted together to form one very large map (122 x 206 cm). Large oblong folio. Bound together in original wrappers. (# 1941)

Huge nautical map with very extensive German explanatory inscriptions in the map itself. Of the original map only the copy in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in München is preserved. Laurentius Frisius (ca. 1490 - ca. 1532), a native of Colmar, was physician, astrologer and geographer in Metz and Strassburg.

Gail, Wilhelm (München 1804-München 1890). Aus dem Kreutzgang des Klosters Sn. Juan de los Reyes in Toledo. Partie du cloître de Sn. Juan de los Reyes à Toledo. München, Piloty u. Loehle, (c. 1835). Large tinted lithographed plate, signed in the plate "Wilh. Gaïl 3/9", lettered at bottom in the plate "N. d. Natur u. auf Stein gez. v. W. Gail.", "Gedr. in d. Kunstanstalt v. Piloty u. Loehle.", "Zu finden bei H. Kohler et Comp. in München." Lettered underneath with title in German and French (see above). 36,5 x 26,8 cm. (# 5913)

The German Painter Wilhelm Gail visited Spain in the early 1830's; the monastery was abandoned in 1835. - Ample margins, margins slightly foxed.

Goez, J.F. von (Hermannstadt 1754-Regensburg 1815) 16 etchings of actors on stage. (Germany, München, Regensburg), 1781 - 1797. 16 very fine etchings of actors, male and female, performing on stage, in very nice costumes and decors, signed and part of them dated. Small 8vo. (# 5802)

Joseph Franz von Goez, Götz or Goetz, a German painter, etcher and engraver, was called by his enthousiastic contemporaries the German Hogarth. He also wrote and directed theater plays and musical drama and made numerous etchings and engravings of actors on stage, while playing in these and other theatre performances. The present etchings are very probably designed after particular stage performances. They are very interesting as Goez observed the various characters played by the actors very thoroughly and depicted all the details very accurately. They give very important information on 18th century German melodrama. Goez lived from 1779 - 1783 in München, then in Augsburg, from 1785 - 1791 in München again, and from 1791 - 1815 in Regensburg; 3 etchings are dated 1781, so made in München; one etching is dated 1793 and one 1797, so both made in Regensburg. - Mounted of old, sharp impressions with margins; waterstains to 2 plates, lightly foxed. - Added: Gradmann, Johannes (Active in Regensburg 1778). Etching showing a drunk man sitting on a barrel, numbered 1, signed Joh.s Gradmann exc. A.V. (Augsburg). Small 8vo. - And added: S.D.R. Sc., after Loutherburg. Fine etching signed S.D.R. Sc. showing a woman with vegetables in her raised skirt, to the right a basket with vegetables. Small 8vo. As described by Nagler, Monogrammisten IV, No. 4038, 4.

Goltzius, Hendrik (Mülbracht 1558-Haarlem 1617). Spes/Hope, seated whole-length, sitting on a large anchor and with two putti holding a wreath over her head. Anonymous German drawing in red chalk of the first half of the 18th century, copying an engraving of 1601, by Jan Saenredam (Zaandam c. 1565-Assendelft 1607) after a design by Hendrik Goltzius. On paper with watermark of an unicorn with chain. 34,5 x 21,5 cm. (# 5855)

Fine drawing of the female personification of Hope, one of the Cardinal Virtues. For the engraving by Jan Saenredam after Hendrik Goltzius, see Hollstein XXIII, 36 No. 42 and Bartsch III. 246, No. 82. - Light stain in upper left corner and lower right corner.

Griffet, (H.) Exercice de piété pour la communion. Paris, J.B. Coignard et A. Boudet, 1748. 12, 371 pp. 8vo. Contemporary calf (seriously rubbed). (# 3853)

De Backer-Sommervogel III, 1815 No. 6. First edition, reprinted many times. The Jesuit Henri Griffet (Moulins 1698 - Brussels 1771), taught rhetoric and philosophy and was a successful preacher. After the suppression of the Jesuit Society in France he settled in Brussels. - Handwritten ownership entry on title 'Collegii Societatis Jesu Monachii (= München) 1750'.

Halm, Peter (Mainz 1854-München 1923). München. Nymphenburger Kanal, im Hintergrund das Nymphenburger Schloss. München, c. 1900. Nice etching: view of the Nymphenburg canal with a bridge, on both sides big trees, in the background Nymphenburg palace, signed in the plate "P. Halm". 25,7 x 34,2 cm (plate mark). (# 5842)

Peter Halm studied and was professor at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in München. He etched most of his plates directly from nature. See on him Thieme-Becker XV, 526-527; Vollmer VI, 14. Nymphenburg palace in München was the main summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria/Bayern; its large park is bisected by a long canal. - A few light brown spots in the large blank margins. Good impression.

Haubold, R.Fr. Das Wunder von Kypros. Eine Dichtung. Chemnitz, W. Adam for Gesellschaft der Bücherfreunde zu Chemnitz, 1939. Title and first page printed in red and black. 2 blank lvs., 91, 1 pp., 1 blank lf., 1 pp., 1 blank lf. Large 4to. Original boards, title-label on back and front-cover (some very light brown spots), unopened, uncut. (# 5323)

One of 400 copies printed. The binding was designed by Albin Heumer. 57. Veröffentlichung, 31. der ordentlichen Veröffentlichungen und Jahresgabe für 1939. - Inside well preserved.

(Hauer, Johann Thomas (Jean)). Inventions nouveaux de differents vases, gaines, colonnes, supportes à console pour bustes, figures. Paris, (J.F.) Hauer, (no date, 1781). Complete series of 4 engraved plates, numbered in the plates, nos. 1-4, showing fountains, vases on pedestals, funeral urns. ca. 16 x 22,7 cm on leaves of ca. 19,3 x 25,3 cm. (# 4428)

Kat. Orn. Berl. No. 189. Döry, Kat. Orn. Hamburg 1960, 99. First edition of this series of ornament prints designed for architects and artisans. Invented and engraved by Johann Thomas (Jean) Hauer (Sommerein in Hungary 1748 - Augsburg 1820), who lived and worked in Paris and Augsburg. - Occasionally very lightly foxed, blank right outer margin of 3 leaves little frayed.

(Hauer, Johann Thomas (Jean)). Inventions nouveaux de differents vases, gaines, colonnes, supportes à console pour bustes, figures. Paris, (J.F.) Hauer, (no date, 1781). Complete series of 4 engraved plates, numbered in the plates, nos. 1-4, showing fountains, vases on pedestals, funeral urns. ca. 16 x 22,7 cm on leaves of ca. 22,3 x 30,2 cm. The plates display string holes in the centre of the left margin and are sewn together with original string, as issued. (# 4431)

Kat. Orn. Berl. No. 189. Döry, Kat. Orn. Hamburg 1960, 99. First edition of this series of ornament prints designed for architects and artisans. Invented and engraved by Johann Thomas (Jean) Hauer (Sommerein in Hungary 1748 - Augsburg 1820), who lived and worked in Paris and Augsburg. - Occasionally very lightly foxed. Nice copy with ample margins, preserved in the original sewn state.

Hauer, Johann Thomas (Jean). VI. Cahier des menuisiers. Desseins a l'usages des artistes en architecture en general et pour faire d'autels, d'autellets et autres choses specialement. Paris, (J.F.) Hauer, (ca. 1781). Complete cahier VI comprising 4 fine engraved plates, numbered in the plates, with plate numbers nos. E.21-24, showing altars and retables. ca. 20,2 x 15,5 cm on leaves of 23,5 x 18 cm. (# 4432)

Kat. Orn. Berl. No. 189. Döry, Kat. Orn. Hamburg 1960, 99. First edition of these interesting architectural designs for carpenters. The elaborate ornament designs for altars and retables contain large columns, vases, etc. The present 6th cahier is complete. Kat. Orn. Berl. mentions cahiers Nos. V-IX. Invented and engraved by Johann Thomas Hauer (Sommerein in Hungary 1748 - Augsburg 1820), sculptor and engraver, who lived and worked in Paris and Augsburg. - Slightly foxed and thumbed. Blank inner-margin of 2 plates strenghthened.

Herzinger, Anton (Fallbach 1763-Wien? 1826). Verschiedene Thiere, gezeichnet von Heinrich Roos und geätzt von Anton Herzinger. Wien, F.X. Stöckl, (c. 1800). Series of 8 oblong etchings, including title-leaf, depicting cows, sheep and goats, at bottom signed in the plates. All 8 framed under glass in 20th century mahogany frames with green passe-partouts: 24,5-27,5 x 29,3-33 cm. (# 5890)

This work not in Nagler and Thieme-Becker. The Austrian painter and printmaker Anton Herzinger/Hertzinger, worked several years in Prague and was active again in Vienna from 1809. The painter and etcher Johann Heinrich Roos (Otterberg/Pfalz 1631-Frankfurt a.M. 1685), trained in Amsterdam 1647; 1650-54 in Italy; moved to Frankfurt a.M; 1664 court painter under Karl Ludwig from the palatinate. The Austrian print publisher F.X. Stöckl (flourished 1763-1815) worked in Vienna.

Herzog, J.J. Realencyklopädie für protestantische Theologie und Kirche. 3. Auflage herausgegeben von Albert Hauck. Leipzig, J.C. Hinrichs, 1896 - 1913. 24 volumes. Large 8vo. Original half leather (somewhat rubbed). (# 3676)

Standard reference work dealing with Protestant theologians and the Protestant Church, also of bibliographical interest. - Stamp on titles.

Heyden, Fr. von. Das Wort der Frau. Eine Festgabe. 14. Auflage. Leipzig, Fr. Brandstetter, 1866. With 7 coloured plates by W. Georgy. 28, 171 pp. 8vo. Original gilt-stamped cloth, on front-cover an oval-shaped inlay, containing a circular representation of some German castle on the Rhine(?), gilt edges (corners and spine-ends slightly damaged). (# 5391)

In German verse. - Somewhat browned.

Hoermann von und zu Guttenberg, Christoph Friedrich (18th century). Standing man looking to the left, with knapsack, basket and staff. (Germany, probably Augsburg), 23 Mai 1734. Engraving, at right below image signed in the plate, "CFH fec", probably after Abraham Bloemaert. 18,2 x 10,7 cm. (# 2238)

Not in Nagler Monogrammisten. Not much is known about Hoermann von Guttenberg, he was probably born in Kaufbeuren (Schwaben) 1715 and was according to Thieme-Becker XVII, 219, active as a painter and engraver in Augsburg (two dated engravings Augsburg 1746 and 1755 are known) and ca. 1760 in Ulm. He was the son-in-law of the publisher M. Engelbrecht. - Some brown spots; bright impression with ample margins. As not much is known about the engraver, the contemporary handwritten date: "23 Maij 1734" and the name "Hörman" in the blank lower margin of our print provide very interesting additional biographical information.

Hogenberg. Battle of Dreuse by "der Marschalk von S. Andreas". Cologne, ca. 1565. Fine engraving showing the battle of Dreuse on 19 Decemb. 1562. Depicted are Marshal S. Andreas, cavalry, infantry, rows of cannons; on the right lower side part of the village Maumucet together with a windmill is depicted and on the left upper side the town Bleinville. With plate number 17. Engraved German sub-title underneath. ca 21 x 27,5 cm (platemark). (# 5397)

Hellwig, Hogenberg, 36. The battle of Dreux was the first general engagement in the first religious civil war in France between the Catholics and Protestants. From the series of Geschichtsblätter which were published by Fr. and Abr. Hogenberg from ca. 1559 - ca. 1597. - The German sub-title is partly pasted over with a strip of paper containing a French sub-title in contemporary handwriting. Very lightly browned. Thread margins.

Hön, J.N. (editor). Ein Gebet-Buch, so wie es Christen in ihrem mit Gott stehenden Verhältniss nöthig haben, und die verschiedenen Bedürfnisse des menschlichen Lebens erfordern. Schleusingen, Müller for the editor, 1782. Title printed in red and black. 14 lvs., 222 pp., 3 lvs. 8vo. Contemporary calf (rubbed, cracked, spine-ends somewhat damaged). (# 5412)

Rare first edition of this privately published prayer-book. Printed at the uncommon printing place Schleusingen, edited by Johann Nicolaus Hön, "Diakonus in Rodach". At the beginning 6 leaves with the names of subscribers to this book. - Browned.

Horn, Fr. Shakespeare's Schauspiele, erläutert. Leipzig, F.A. Brockhaus, 1823 - 1831. 5 parts in 3 volumes. Contemporary half calf, back gilt with label (small hole in 1 front-cover, a little rubbed). (# 5027)

First edition of this learned German elucidation of Shakespeare's plays. Franz Christoph Horn (Braunschweig 1781 - Berlin 1837) was author and historian of literature. - Some leaves slightly foxed.

Hutten, U. von. Dialogi. Fortuna. Febris prima. Febris secunda. Trias Romana. Inspicientes. Moguntiae (Mainz), J. Scheffer, 1520. With beautiful large woodcut on title, showing a blindfolded naked woman as the personification of Fortuna, standing on a ball, with a ball on her head, a horn of plenty in her left hand, and in front of her a wheel of fortune; 3 fine large initials Q; some words in Greek. 72 leaves. 4to. 19th century half vellum. (# 5611)

Benzing, Hutten, No. 122. VD 16 H-6336. Fairfax-Murray, German, No. 215. Roth, Schöffer, No. 56. Proctor No. 9872. Kuckzynski No. 1089. First edition of these famous dialogues, apart from the "Febris prima", which was printed twice in 1519. In "Fortuna" Hutten hints at an intended marriage and life in certain prosperity, but luck is intended for someone else. In "Febris prima", "Febris secunda", and "Trias Romana", Hutten attacks Rome, accuses the abuses of the Catholic Church. In "Inspicientes" he refers to the Diet of Augsburg: the Sun-God and his son Phaeton look down upon the assembled monarchs and their entourage. Ulrich von Hutten (1488 - 1523), poet, humanist and one of the most ardent supporters of the Lutheran cause, saw in the Reformation also an opportunity to realize a political aim: to curtail the authority of the Pope and worldly rulers in favour of the German knights. - Some contemporary handwritten numbers in the margin, very lightly browned, a good copy.

Isselburg, Peter (Köln 1568-Bamberg/Nürnberg 1630) Salvator mundi, after Peter Paul Rubens. c. 1628. Engraving of Christ with cross, lettering in upper margin "Salvator mundi", 6 engraved lines of Latin text in bottom margin "Vulneribus Christi sanantur vulnera mundi... Johanni Georgio Episcopo Bambergensi... hasce sacras imagines a P.P. Rubens depictas... consecrat Petrus Isselburg Coloniensis". 28,3 x 20,5 cm. (# 5833)

Le Blanc II, 414 No. 15. Cf. Hollstein, German XVA, 137, No. 14 (describes only a later state). First state (of 2). First leaf/title leaf of "Christus und die Apostel" a series of 14 leaves (Hollstein Nos. 14-27, Le Blanc Nos. 15-28), depicting Christ and the Apostles. Dedicated to Johann Georg II Fuchs von Dornheim, who was bishop in Bamberg from 1623-1633. The engraver and publisher Peter Isselburg, born in Köln, worked 1610-1622 in Nürnberg, 1623-1625 in Bamberg, 1626 in Coburg, back to Nürnberg in 1630. - Two tears repaired, with slight loss; slightly browned, thread margins.

Jacoby, Louis (Havelberg 1828-Berlin 1918). Adoration of the Christ Child, after Fra Filippo Lippi (Florence c. 1406-Spoleto c. 1469). Fine engraving and etching on Chine collé, depicting a kneeling Madonna adoring the Christ Child, who lies on the ground of a wooded landscape. God and the Holy Spirit appear above. To the left a penitential Saint Bernard and a young Saint John the Baptist. Lettered in left lower corner "Frater Philippus P". Below image in pencil "L. Jacoby". 33,6 x 29,8 cm (plate-mark). (# 5911)

Thieme-Becker XVIII, 260: "Für das Kupferstichwerk der kgl. Gemäldegal. mit dessen Leitung er beauftragt wurde". Jacoby worked 20 years in Wien and from 1882 in Berlin. The original painting was made 1459 to hang above the altar in the chapel of the Medici Palace in Florence, where a studio copy (c. 1470) currently hangs. The original is at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Gemäldegalerie. - Large margins.

Jungwierth, Franz Xaver (1720-München-1790). Himmelfahrt Mariä (Assumption of Mary), after Johann Nepomuk von Schöpf/Schoepf. München, c. 1750-1755. Very large engraving of the Assumption of the Virgin; below figures around the tomb, above the Virgin among clouds, surrounded by angels. Dedicatee's arms in centre of bottom margin, with 5 lines of engraved Latin text "Reverendissimo ... Domino Dno. Coelestino II ... Monasterii ad D. Gallum Abbati ... Ioan. Nep. de Schöpf inventor et Pictor. Jungwierth Sc. Monachij". 46,3 x 23,7 cm. (# 5869)

Nagler XVII, 483. Thieme-Becker XXX, 235. Not in Le Blanc. Rather rare. Johann Nepomuk Schoepf was born c. 1735 in Prag, became 1765 Kurfürstlicher Hofmaler in München and 1770 member of the Münchner Akademie, he died after 1785. c. 1750-1755 he painted for the High Altar of the Church in Fürstenfeld-Bruck in Oberbayern/Bavaria: the Assumption of Mary; after which Franz Xaver Jungwierth/Jungwirth made the present engraving. - Trimmed to plate-mark; some small tears, all but one neatly repaired.

Kiepert, H. Übersichtskarte der Verbreitung der Deutschen in Europa. Für den deutschen Schulverein zusammengestellt von H. Kiepert. Massstab in 1:3.000.000 von deutschen geograph. Meilen. Berlin, L. Kraatz for Dietrich Reimer, 1887. Large oblong folded lithographed school map of Germany and its colonies, coloured by hand. 55,2 x 75,8 cm. (# 5874)

Extending west to east from England and France to Russia, Bulgaria and the Black Sea; and north to south from Sweden, Denmark, Estonia to Italy, Bosnia, and Bulgaria. With inset maps of Estonia, Latvia, and Russia, Caucasus with Georgia. Heinrich Kiepert (1818-1899) was a prolific cartographer and geographer from Berlin. - Pasted on verso back-cover leaf of "Verlag von Dietrich Reimer in Berlin" with list of other maps published by Kiepert; tiny tears in blank part of 2 folds, with ample margins.

Kirchmann, J. De funeribus Romanorum libri quatuor cum appendice. Accessit et Funus parasiticum Nicolai Rigaltii. Lugd. Batav. (Leiden), apud Hackios, 1672. With fine etched frontispiece and 4 etched folding plates by Romeyn de Hooghe. Woodcut printer's mark on both titles. Many passages in Greek. 2 parts in 1 vol. 23 lvs., 649 (wrongly numbered 641 ) pp., 22 lvs.; 24 pp. - Bound with: Kirchmann, J. In funere Pauli Merulae historiarum professoris in Academia Batavorum, & foederatarum provinciarum historiographi, oratio, in qua de vita scriptisque ejus disseritur. Lugd. Batav., ex officina Hackiana, 1672. Woodcut printer's mark on title. 4 lvs., 64 pp. 12mo. Contemporary vellum. (# 2668)

Ad I. Landwehr, Romeyn de Hooghe No. 20 (not mentioning the second part (of 24 pp.) by Rigaltius). A rich collection of inscriptions and of quotations taken from ancient authors concerning the funeral rites, burial places, etc. of antiquity and especially of the Romans. Johannes Kirchmann (Lübeck 1575-1643), a philologist, was professor of poetry in Rostock and later rector in Lübeck. - Library stamp and name on titles, a tear in text-leaf repaired. Ad II. The Leiden professor Paulus Merula was born 1558 at Dordrecht and died 1607 at Rostock.

Kirchner, Albert Emil (Leipzig 1813-München 1885). Abend-Landschaft. Paysage au soleil couchant. München, H. Kohler, 1839. Large oblong lithograph with a yellow tone plate, of a landscape with river, in front a woman with child, to the left ruins of a castle, in the background a village on a hill and mountains. Signed in the plate "AEK 1839", lettered underneath with title in German and French (see above) and "Comp. u. auf Stein gez. v. Emil Kirchner" and "Zu finden bei H. Kohler et Comp. in München". 25,3 x 37 cm. (# 5912)

Thieme-Becker XX, 358: "Für Kohler's Münchener Album lithographierte er eine Abendlandschaft". Nagler, Monogrammisten No. 1504. Original lithograph, state before the address of Piloty and Löhle. - Large margins.

Klauber, Ignaz (Augsburg 1754-S.Petersburg 1817). Christian-Gabriel Allegrain. After Joseph Siffred Duplessis. Paris, 1787. Fine large engraved knee-length portrait of the sculptor Christian Gabriel Allegrain, turned, seated in front of one of his sculptures, holding a chisel. Lettered with sitter's name and signed in the plate underneath "Peint par Duplessis pour sa réception, 1774. Et gravé par I.S. Klauber pour sa réception à l'Académie de Paris 1787." 39,5 x 29,5 cm (plate-mark). (# 5849)

I.F.F. XII, 346, No. 4. Le Blanc II, 458, No. 29. Nagler VII, 476, No. 1. In database British Museum. First state (of 2), before lettering with sitter's title. Fine artist's portrait/portrait d'artiste, also Klauber's Reception Piece/Morceau de Réception for his admission to the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris. The engraver Ignaz Sebastian Klauber, was admitted to the Paris Académie in 1787 with this engraved portrait of the Royal sculptor and rector of the Académie Christian-Gabriel Allegrain (Paris 1710-Paris 1795); after a painting by Joseph Siffred Duplessis (Carpentras 1725-Versailles 1802), painted in 1774 for his admission to the Académie. Klauber was born in Augsburg, settled in Paris from 1781 to 1790, left during the Revolution for Nürnberg and moved to St. Petersburg by 1798, where he remained the rest of his life. - Sharp imprint on heavy paper, with very large margins. Paper slightly foxed.

Knaake, J.K.F. Bibliothek. Abtheilung II: Hervorragende Humanisten und Reformatoren. Leipzig, O. Weigel, 1906. 136 pp. Original wrappers (slightly thumbed). (# 3224)

Besterman 2611. Famous auction catalogue containing 1046 books of important humanists and reformators. Still very usefull as bibliography.

Küsel, Melchior (1626-Augsburg-1683). Praterjagd anlässlich der Hochzeit Kaiser Leopold I. und der Infantin Margarita Teresa von Spanien. Hunting party in Vienna/Wien on the occasion of the marriage of Emperor Leopold I to Margarita Teresa of Spain. 1666-1667. Oblong etching of dogs hunting boars; view of the Prater with a tribune at centre for the imperial guests; onlookers, some with horses, forming a circle around the animals; at bottom signed in the plate "Melchior Kusell f." 25 x 34,4 cm. (# 5878)

Hollstein, German, XX, 77 No. 190. In database British Museum. One of a series of six plates with "Lustjagden", hunting parties organised at the Prater in Vienna/Wien on the occasion of Leopold I's marriage to Margarita Teresa of Spain, 5 december 1666. Melchior Küsel/Küsell, engraver and publisher, flourished in Augsburg, Wien and München; he married Maria Sibylla Merian. - Trimmed within plate-mark and mounted of old. Light waterstains, brown spots.

Lepautre, Jean. Portails d'Eglise à Italienne inventés par J. le Pautre. (No place, no publisher, no date). Complete series of very fine engraved title and 5 plates, showing church façades in the Italian manner, with scales of measurements. ca. 23,3 x 14,7 cm on leaves of ca. 30,5 x 19,4 cm. (# 4470)

Not in Fuhring, I.F.F., or any of the other usual bibliographies (kind information of Dr Peter Fuhring). Unrecorded edition. An unknown engraver copied the plates in reverse from the original series, which was invented and etched by Jean Lepautre (first edition Paris, ca. 1670). In the original series five of the plates are divided into a left-hand and right-hand side, showing variants of the proposed façades. In the present series the façades are symmetric, so left-hand and right-hand side are the same. Also different from the original series is the fact that in our series all the façades are placed against a sky. For the original series compare I.F.F. XVII, 12, Nos. 2120, 2122 - 2125. Beautiful designs for baroque church façades in two stories, adorned with statues, balustrades, 3 plates with domes above the crossing. Invented by the famous French architect and ornament designer Jean Lepautre (Paris 1618 - 1682). - Ownership entry on title "Joannij Veit Soc. Jesu". Thieme-Becker XXXIV, 181 mentions the Jesuit Johann Veit (Ellwangen 1663 - München 1732), who worked in Eichstätt, as the designer and maker of the pulpit and confessional chairs in the Jesuit Church in Eichstätt, and the prie-chairs in Neuburg. Mainly marginal waterstain to 4 plates, slightly browned and thumbed.

Lessing, G.E. Lustspiele. Carlsruhe, Chr. G. Schmieder, 1777. 2 parts in 1 volume. 1 lf., 299 pp.; 1 lf., 484 pp. 8vo. Old boards (rebacked, worn). (# 5240)

Goedeke IV.1, 395 No. 100. Contains: Der junge Gelehrte, Die Juden, De Misogyn, Der Freygeist, Der Schatz, Minna von Barnhelm, Damon, Die alte Jungfer. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729 - 1781) was a German dramatist, philosopher, and critic. He was one of the outstanding representatives of the Enlightenment in Germany. One of Lessing's earliest literary ventures was Die Juden, a one-act comedy in which for the first time a Jew was presented on the German stage in a reasonably objective manner (See: Enc. Judaica 11, 49). - Bound at the end an incomplete copy of Lessing's Trauerspiele. Occasionally foxed.

Leucht, V. Corona sacerdotum. Ein feiner kurtzer begriff, von der Würdigkeit der heiligen Priesterschafft... Meyntz (Mainz), C. Behem, 1583. 5, 39 lvs. 4to. Sewn. (# 1274)

VD 16 L-1338. Not in the STC of German books. Rare first edition. The greater part of the work (lvs. 9-39) comprises a German poem on the dignity of the priesthood. Valentin Leucht (ca. 1550-1619), RC pastor at Erfurt, later in Neustadt a.d. Saale and Frankfurt, "entfaltete eine reiche seelsorgerl. Tätigkeit und eine fruchtbare Schriftstellerei". (Lex. Theol. & Kirche). - Old ownership entry and library stamp on title; slightly browned and a light waterstain.

Leuthen. Plan der Schlacht von Lissa oder Leuthen am 5. Dec. 1757 zwischen den Preussen unter dem commando Sr. Maj. des Königs und den Oesterreichern commandirt von dem Prinz Carl von Lothringen, gewonnen von den erstern. (Frankfurt a.O, Leipzig, 1777). Engraved military map, showing the positions of the Prussian and Austrian armies in the neighbourhood of Lissa or Leuthen, with explanatory text in German; in right upper corner "Tab. VI". Oblong folio. ca. 31,5 x 40 cm. (# 5797)

In IKAR, Landkartendrucke vor 1850. Military map published as appendix to: Lloyd, H. Geschichte des letzten Kriegs in Teutschland zwischen dem Koenige von Preussen und der Kayserin Koenigin und Ihren Alliirten in den Feldzuegen in den Jahren 1756 und 1757. Frankfurt a.O., Leipzig, 1777. The famous battle of Lissa or Leuthen (in Prussian Silesia) was the greatest of Frederick the Great's (Friedrich der Grosse) victories. He defeated with 36.000 men the Austrian army of 80.000. During the Seven Years War, a struggle for supremacy was going on in Germany between the House of Austria and the rising Kingdom of Prussia of Frederick the Great. The map shows the positions of the Prussian and Austrian armies, "the Retirade über die Schweidniz", "Nadafti's Corps an dem Tage vor der Schlacht" (=the Austrian commander Nadasdy), etc. - Slightly browned.

Lightfoot, J. Horae Hebraicae et Talmudicae in quatuor evangelistas cum tractatibus chorographicis, singulis suo evangelistae praemissis. Post editionem primam in Germania è Museo Jo. Benedicti Carpzovi ... prodeuntum altera. Lipsiae (Leipzig), J.H. Richter for heirs of Gr. Lanckisius, 1684. Title printed in red and black, many passages in Hebrew; 2 engraved maps in the text of Lake Tiberias and the Dead Sea. 5 lvs., 1152 pp., 56 lvs. - Bound with: Lightfoot, J. Horae Hebraicae et Talmudicae in Acta Apostolorum, partem aliquam epistolae ad Romanos, et priorem ad Corinthos. Nunc primum in Germania ... editae è Museo Jo. Benedicti Carpzovi. Lipsiae (Leipzig), J.E. Hahn for heirs of Fr. Lanckisius, 1679. Title printed in red and black, numerous passages in Hebrew. 6 lvs., 288 pp., 16 lvs. 4to. Contemporary vellum (front fly-leaves and inner boards of front-cover gone; somewhat loose). (# 3561)

Cf. Fürst II, 249. Cf. Lowndes 1359. Cf. Graesse IV, 209. The most valuable and best-known work of the English Biblical and Rabinical scholar John Lightfoot (1602 - 1675). It 'was designed to show the bearing of Jewish studies on the interpretation of the New Testament. It is a mine of information and has never been wholly superseded' (Cross). Joh. Benedictus Carpzov II (1639 -1699) was professor of Protestant theology and Hebrew at Leipzig. - Lightly browned; small stamp on first title.

(Louis XV, King of France). Wahre Abbildung der königlichen Crönung Ludwigen des XV. Königs in Frankreich, geschehen zu Rheims den 25 October Anno 1722. (Frankfurt a.M., Heirs of Sigismund Latomus, 1723). Engraved broadsheet, showing the coronation of King Louis XV of France in the Cathedral of Reims, by an anonymous artist. Oblong folio, ca. 31,3 x 36,2 cm. (# 5789)

Cf. Drugulin No. 4020. Rather rare. This view of the interior of Reims cathedral originates from a "Messrelation", a precursor of the newspaper and periodical, published to coincide with the Frankfurt Book Fair, relating political and military contemporary historical events, which occured since the last fair. The richly adorned cathedral is full with wordly and ecclesiastical dignitaries, in the centre the kneeling King, receiving the crown. Louis XV (1710 - 1774) was the great-grandson of King Louis XIV. He was five years old when Louis XIV died. The Duke of Orleans was declared regent; Fleury, bishop of Fréjus, was appointed the king's tutor. He attained his legal majority at the age of thirteen. - Tiny tear in left margin, just touching the border line; slightly browned, horizontal and vertical fold.

Lütgendorff-Leinburg, Leo (1856-1937). Albertus Magnus. Fine aquarelle on paper, showing Albertus Magnus reading at his writing desk in a monastic library. ca. 28 x 21,2 cm. (# 5806)

Thieme-Becker XXIII, 451. Old attribution. (Willibald) Leo Freiherr von Lütgendorff - Leinburg (Augsburg 1856 - Weimar 1937) was a history- and genre-painter, and art historian. He studied art in München and Wien, made ceiling paintings for the Theatre in Pressburg (now Bratislava), and worked from 1901 in Lübeck, also as director of the Dom-Museum. The great medieval theologian Albertus Magnus was born in Lauingen ca. 1200, he died in Cologne 1280.

Masius, H.G. Väterliche Erinnerung an seine Kinder von der Seelen Unsterblichkeit und der seeligen Seelen Zustande nach dem Tode. Copenhagen, H.Chr. Paulli, 1707. Engraved vignette on title. 31 lvs., pp. 1-323, 1 pp., 19 lvs. - Bound with: Masius, H.G. De immortalitate animae, quatenus è naturae lumine constat, dissertatio philosophica. Hafniae (Copenhagen), H.Chr. Paulli, 1706. With engraved vignette on title. 3 lvs., pp. 323-458. - Bound with: Fechtius, J. De statu damnatorum, quod actiones ipsorum, inprimis malas concernit, tractatio scholastica, in Gymnasio Durlacensi (Durlach) publicis ante hac disputationibus ventilata, nunc revisa & secundum edita. Rostochii & Lipsiae (Rostock and Leipzig), J.J. Russworm, 1708. Title printed in red and black, passages in Hebrew. 8 lvs., 345, 1 pp., 7 lvs. Together 3 works (1 and 2 with continuous pagination) in 1 volume. 8vo. Contemporary overlapping vellum. (# 5379)

Ad I and II: First editions. Two rather rare Copenhagen imprints, described by the British Library London as 2 different works. Written by Hector Gottfried Masius (1653 - 1709), who was magister in Giessen and later professor of Protestant theology at Copenhagen. - Ad III: First edition. Joh. Fecht (Sulzberg im Breisgau - Rostock 1716) was professor of protestant theology, superintendent at Rostock and the author of numerous theological books. - Slightly browned.

(Metternich, W. von). Von der wahren Kirche, was und wo sie sey, von ihren Eigenschafften und Kennzeichen, auch was die geist- und weltliche Obrigkeiten für Recht über sie haben ... Zur Bevestigung und Beruhigung der Gemüther in diesen ungewissen Zeiten. (No place, no printer), 1709. With engraved frontispiece. 2 parts in 1 volume. 22 lvs., 271 pp., 8 lvs.; 43 pp. 12mo. Contemporary half calf (rubbed). (# 5328)

Holzmann-Bohatta IV No. 10871. Rare first edition. Wolf, Freiherr von Metternich (ca. 1669 - Rudolstadt 1731) was the author of various mystical theological works, e.g. about Hermes Trismegistus. The 43 pp. at the end are entitled: "Anhang, nachdem vorstehendes Tractätlein schon gantz verfertiget gewesen, ist dem Authori nachfolgender Discours zu Handen gekommen... S.K. Antwort auf eine doppelte Frage: I. Was zu halten sey von der Absonderung der Bösen von den Guten? II. Was zu halten sey von der Absonderung der Guten von den Bösen?" - Slightly browned.

Meyer-Kassel, Hans (Kassel 1872-Genoa USA 1952). Sailing ship docked at the harbor quay, seen from the bow, with all sails set. At the background to the right other sailing ships, to the left a town. (Probably Germany, before 1921). Etching showing a fine nautical scene, at the bottom signed in the plate "H. Meyer-Cassel". 21,5 x 12 cm (plate mark). (# 5837)

Hans Meyer-Cassel (later signed Meyer-Kassel) was such an outstanding artist that his native city acclaimed him by having Kassel added to his name. He enjoyed also success and honours in the U.S.A. and is known as "Nevada artist". From 1892, he studied and worked for 12 years (with some interruptions) in München, then in Kassel. In 1921 he immigrated to the U.S.A., had for ten years a studio in New York city, came to Pasadena, California, in 1935, and went to Nevada in 1937; in Nevada he lived in Reno, Carson City and later in Genua where he died. See: Thieme-Becker XXIV 482-483 and Vollmer, III 383. - A few light brown spots in the very large blank margins. Good impression.

Monogrammist HSD, copy after Hans Sebald Beham. S. Thomas. Holland or Antwerp, ca. 1570 - 1580. Engraving. 53 x 34 mm. (# 5450)

Bartsch IX, 545 and cf. VIII No. 49. Pauli, Beham, No. 45a and No. 51a. Nagler, Monogrammisten III No. 1519 (No. 7): "Sehr gut gestochen sind die Apostel ... Diese sehr schönen Blätter". Hollstein, Dutch, XIII 61. Very good impression on thick laid paper of this beautiful engraving showing S. Thomas holding a lance in his right hand, with subscription "S. Thomas, HSB (Hans Sebald Beham)"; in the left lower corner the minuscule monogram HSD; in the left upper corner the number 7. The original suite of the 12 Apostles was made by Hans Sebald Beham (Nürnberg 1500 - Frankfurt a.M. 1550) in 1545 - 1546. According to Nagler the Monogrammist HSD lived in Holland or Antwerp ca. 1570 - 1580, where he made also engravings after Peter van der Borcht, which were published in Amsterdam, and after Pieter Breughel the elder. According to Hollstein he lived ca. 1546 - 1580 in Antwerp. Nagler praises the high quality of this engraving and disagrees with Bartsch, who ascribes this print to a German master. S. Thomas is the patron Saint of architects. - Lightly browned; left and right side with thread margins, upper and lower margins cut to the plate-mark. From the famous Viennese collection of Franz Gawet (1762 or 1765 - 1847) with his signature on verso (Lugt No. 1069). His collection is well-known for its very high quality.

Mosheim, J.L. (von). Heilige Reden über wichtige Wahrheiten der Lehre Jesu Christi. Hamburg, Th.Chr. Felginers Wittwe (and J.C. Bohn), 1733 - 1739. With engraved portrait of the author in the first part; engraved vignette on each title. 6 parts in 3 thick volumes. 8vo. Uniform contemporary calf, backs with label (spine-ends and corners damaged, rubbed). (# 5382)

Very often reprinted work by Johann Lorenz (von) Mosheim (1694? - 1755), abbot of Marienthal and Michaelstein, "Herzogl. Braunschweig-Lüneburgischen Consistorial- und Kirchen-Rath". He was an important professor of Protestant theology and church historian. Part 1 is of the 5th edition, part 2 of the 4th, part 3 of the 2nd, part 4-6 in first edition. - Handwritten annotations dated 1755 and 1773 on first paste-down end-paper of the first volume; browned.

Mügge, Th. Romane. Berlin, O. Janke, 1857. 4 parts in 2 volumes. 2 lvs., 288 pp.; 2 lvs., 174 pp.; 2 lvs., 291 pp.; 2 lvs., 186 pp. 8vo. Contemporary half leather, backs gilt (slightly rubbed). (# 5353)

First edition of 5 novels of Theodor Mügge (1806 - 1861). Contains: "Karl der Erste und Cromwell", "Der Doppelgänger", "Der Tell von Unterwalden" and "Schloss Breitenstein", Gefangen und befreit". - Foxed.

Neureuther, Eugen (München 1806 - 1882). Christmas tree decorated by ten members of the Münchner Radirklub (Munich Etching-club). München, 1843. Fine etching on Chine collé, showing the artists Eugen Neureuther himself, E. Kirchner, J. Hueber, F. Foltz, J.A. Klein, H. Dyck, M. Zimerman, C. Heinzman, W. Gaib, and Chr. Morgenstern, growing out of flower-buds, decorating a christmas tree; on top of the tree, a sign inscribed "Radirungen von..."; next to the stem of the tree, a model of the Frauenkirche (cathedral) in München and a book inscribed "erstes, zweites Heft - ausgezeichnet schön". Signed with artist's monogram and dated on plate; each name lettered next to the portrait of the individual artists depicted. 13,8 x 17,8 cm. (# 2242)

Nagler, Monogrammisten II, 635 No. 12. In database British Museum. Title sheet for a portfolio of etchings by a variety of German artists of 1843, for the 'Radirungen des Münchner Radirklubs, München 1844'. - Good impression on Chine collé.

Neureuther, Eugen (München 1806 - 1882). Christmas tree decorated by ten members of the Münchner Radirklub (Munich Etching-club). München, 1843. Fine etching on heavy paper, showing the artists Eugen Neureuther himself, E. Kirchner, J. Hueber, F. Foltz, J.A. Klein, H. Dyck, M. Zimerman, C. Heinzman, W. Gaib, and Chr. Morgenstern, growing out of flower-buds, decorating a christmas tree; on top of the tree, a sign inscribed "Radirungen von..."; next to the stem of the tree, a model of the Frauenkirche (cathedral) in München and a book inscribed "erstes, zweites Heft - ausgezeichnet schön". Signed with artist's monogram and dated on plate; each name lettered next to the portrait of the individual artists depicted. 14,7 x 18,4 cm (plate-mark). (# 2240)

Nagler, Monogrammisten II, 635 No. 12. In database British Museum (copy on Chine collé). Title sheet for a portfolio of etchings by a variety of German artists of 1843, for the 'Radirungen des Münchner Radirklubs, München 1844'. - Foxed. Good impression on heavy paper, with ample margins.

Neureuther, Eugen Napoleon (München 1806 - 1882). Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein. (No place, 1844). Fine etching illustrating in romantic style the second couplet of 5 lines of a ballad by Gottfried August Bürger. Folio. 36 x 24,5 cm. (# 5801)

Nagler XI, 312, No. 5. Gottfried August Bürger (1747 - 1794) published the ballad "Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubenhein" in 1782, which inspired Neureuther to create this famous etching with the same title. - Mounted; tear repaired, affecting the print; margins cut short.

Niemeyer, Chr. Philipp Melanchthon im Jahre der Augsburgischen Confession 1530. Selbstschilderung durch dessen Briefe, ins Deutsche übersetzt und erläutert von Christian Niemeyer. Halle, Buchhandlung des Waisenhauses, 1830. 6, 122 pp. 8vo. Contemporary boards. (# 4982)

Hartfelder, Melanchthon, 635 No. 240. First edition. Contains letters to Camerarius, Luther, Erasmus, etc. The last 4 pp. contain a publisher's catalogue. - Slightly browned.

Panzer, G.W. Versuch einer kurzen Geschichte der römisch-catholischen deutschen Bibelübersetzung. Nürnberg, G.P. Monath, 1781. 2 lvs., 196 pp. 4to. 20th century red cloth, gilt lettering on spine. (# 5763)

Besterman 311. Bigmore and Wyman II, 116. First edition. A history and bibliography of the Roman Catholic Bibles in German translation by the famous German bibliographer Georg Wolfgang Panzer (Sulzbach 1729 - Nürnberg 1804). - Very lightly browned.

Pearson, J. Expositio symboli apostolici, juxta editionem Anglicanam quintam, in linguam latinam translata. Francofurti ad Viadrum (Frankfurt a.O.), J. Schrey and heirs of H.J. Meyer, 1691. With full-page engraved portrait of the author, woodcut device on title; many passages in the notes in Greek and Hebrew. 6 lvs., 699, 1 pp., 22 lvs. 4to. Contemporary vellum (1 corner slightly damaged). (# 4970)

Cf. Lowndes VII, 1810, listing a Latin edition in folio also printed in Frankfurt 1691, translated by S.J. Arnold. Latin translation of John Pearson's famous "An exposition of the Creed", which has been for a long time a standard book in English divinity. "The notes - a rich mine of patristic and general learning - are at least as remarkable as the text, and form a complete catena of the best authorities upon doctrinal points" (Harvey, Oxford companion to English literature). John Pearson (1613 - 1686), bishop of Chester, was considered an excellent preacher and one of the greates divines of his age. - 19th century ownership entry on title. Occasionally browned. Last 2 leaves slightly loose.

Pfanner, T. Diatribe, de charismatibus sive donis miraculosis antiquae ecclesiae. Francofurti (a.M.) & Gothae, Chr. Reyher for A. Boëtius, 1680. With nice engraved emblematical frontispiece. Large passages in Greek. 11 lvs., 372 pp. - Bound with: Nicolai, J. Disquisitio de substratione et pignoratione vestium, ubi locus Matth. XXI. explicatur & probatur. Gissae (Giessen), H. Müller, 1701. Words in Greek and Hebrew. 8 lvs., 127 pp. Together 2 works in 1 volume. 12mo. Contemporary half vellum. (# 5012)

Ad I. First edition. Deals with the various "gifts of grace" in the early Christian church, e.g. the gift of healing, the working of miracles, prophecy, visions, speaking in tongues etc. Tobias Pfanner (Augsburg 1641 - Gotha 1716), jurist and theologian, was "Hof-Rath" at Gotha. - Browned. Ad II. First edition. Deals with the garments at the time of Christ's entry into Jerusalem, their colours, shoes, etc. with interesting observations on related practices in Greek and Roman mythology. Joh. Nicolai (1665 - 1708) studied and taught a.o. at Marburg and Giessen and in 1702 became professor of archeology at Tübingen. - Browned.

Pineau, Nicolas. Chimney-pieces. Aug. Vind. (Augsburg), J.G. Merz, (n.d.). 4 fine plates from a series of (probably) 6, with series number A. Nos. 2-3, 5-6, with French and German text. ca. 32,2 x 21,2 cm with ample margins. (# 5536)

Not mentioned in any of the usual bibliographies. Extremely rare German ornament prints. Copies by Johann Georg Merz (1694 - 1762) of plates from the "Architecture Françoise" (Paris, Jean Mariette, 1727-1738). The plates show magnificent designs of chimney pieces with tapestries, candle-holders, panneling. The beautiful designs of the sculptor, decorator, interior designer and engraver Nicolas Pineau (Paris 1684 - Paris 1754) range from the Louis XIV until the Louis XV style. - Slightly thumbed, two tears repaired in one plate, small ink-stains on one plate. With collector's stamp on verso of 2 plates of Fritz Hasselmann (second half of the 19th century), architect in München (Lugt No. 1012).

Pineau, Nicolas. Trumeaux. Aug. Vind. (Augsburg), J.G. Merz, (n.d.). 3 fine plates from a series of (probably) 6, with series number C. Nos. 2, 4-5, with French and German text. ca. 32 x 21 cm on leaves of ca. 35,5 x 23,7 cm. (# 5534)

Not mentioned in any of the usual bibliographies. Extremely rare German ornament prints. Copies by Johann Georg Merz (1694 - 1762) of plates from the "Architecture Françoise" (Paris, Jean Mariette, 1727-1738). The plates show elaborate wall decorations with large mirrors, tables. The beautiful designs of the sculptor, decorator, interior designer and engraver Nicolas Pineau (Paris 1684 - Paris 1754) range from the Louis XIV until the Louis XV style. - Small tear in one blank margin, mainly marginal waterstain to one plate; margin of one plate very slightly thumbed; printed on thick paper. With collector's stamp on verso of 2 plates of Fritz Hasselmann (second half of the 19th century), architect in München (Lugt No. 1012).

Pineau, Nicolas. Trumeaux. Aug. Vind. (Augsburg), J.G. Merz, (n.d.). 4 fine plates from a series of (probably) 6, with series number C. Nos. 2-5, with French and German text. ca. 32 x 21 cm on leaves of ca. 36,2 x 22,1 cm. (# 5532)

Not mentioned in any of the usual bibliographies. Extremely rare German ornament prints. Copies by Johann Georg Merz (1694 - 1762) of plates from the "Architecture Françoise" (Paris, Jean Mariette, 1727-1738). The plates show elaborate wall decorations with large mirrors, doors, tables. The beautiful designs of the sculptor, decorator, interior designer and engraver Nicolas Pineau (Paris 1684 - Paris 1754) range from the Louis XIV until the Louis XV style. - Somewhat foxed.

Pineau, Nicolas. Wall decorations and furniture. Aug. Vind. (Augsburg), J.G. Merz, (n.d.). 4 fine plates from a series of (probably) 6, with series number B. Nos. 2-4, 6, with French and German text. ca. 32 x 21 cm on leaves of ca. 35 x 23,9 cm. (# 5535)

Not mentioned in any of the usual bibliographies. Extremely rare German ornament prints. Copies by Johann Georg Merz (1694 - 1762) of plates from the "Architecture Françoise" (Paris, Jean Mariette, 1727-1738). The plates show elaborate designs of a side-table and water-cattle for a dining-room, made of marble, gilt lead, with painted and wooden decorations; a bedroom with a bed in an alcove and a stove with a clock on top, large mirrors, doors. The beautiful designs of the sculptor, decorator, interior designer and engraver Nicolas Pineau (Paris 1684 - Paris 1754) range from the Louis XIV until the Louis XV style. - Mainly marginal waterstain to 2 plates, 1 plate slightly thumbed. With collector's stamp on verso of 2 plates of Fritz Hasselmann (second half of the 19th century), architect in München (Lugt No. 1012).

(Rachel, S.) Aussführlich in der Theologie und denen rechten wohl-begründetes Bedencken, über zwo Haupt-Fragen: I. Ob die gewaltsame Occupirung dess Hertzogthums Schlesswig, welche den 30. May Anno 1684 vorgenommen, Jure belli, oder sonsten, könne justificiret und behauptet werden? II. Was von der Eydesleistung, so dero zu Schlesswig-Holstein regierenden ... Bedienten und Unterthanen, nach beschehener Occupation daselbst, abgenöthiget, zu halten sey? (No place, no printer), 1685. 70 pp. 4to. Modern boards. (# 4914)

Holzmann-Bohatta I, No. 4221a. Rare first edition of this juridical and political tract written in consequence of the occupation of Schleswig-Holstein by Denmark. Samuel Rachel (Lunden in Schleswig-Holstein 1628 - Friedrichstadt 1691), professor of law and statesmen, wrote several works for Duke Christian Albrecht of Schleswig-Holstein about his controversies with the King of Denmark.

Regnard, (J.Fr.) Oeuvres. Edition stéréotype d'après le procédé de Firmin Didot. Paris, P. Didot l'ainé et F. Didot, an X (1801). 5 volumes. 12mo. Contemporary half leather, backs gilt, with labels (slightly rubbed, corners slightly worn). (# 3849)

The 5th volume contains the author's travel descriptions: 'Voyage de Flandre et de Hollande, Du Danemarck, De la Suède', 'Voyage de Lapponie', 'Voyage de Pologne', 'Voyage d'Allemagne' and the short story 'La Provençale', describing his life as a slave in Algeria. Jean François Regnard (1655 - 1709) is considered the best French comedy-writer after Molière. - Slight waterstain in the 3rd volume.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). A nude young woman sitting on a galloping horse, drawn by Johann Elias Ridinger, engraved and published by Johann Esaias Nilson. Augsburg, Johann Esaias Nilson, (no date). Oblong engraving of the female personification of the fleeting moment: a nude woman, bald with only a tuft of hair on the forehead, sitting astride on a galloping horse, in a landscape. In bottom margin lettered with quotation from Cato's Moralia "Fronte capillata est posthaec Occasio calva." (Chance has hair over her forehead, but behind she's bald). 14,1 x 20,5 cm. (# 5870)

Thienemann No. 1309. Rather rare emblematical engraving, only mentioned by Thienemann in the section "Nachträge". Plate 2 from a series of 2 emblems representing Time; the other engraving (with series number XXXIIII) however is not designed by Ridinger, but by Georg Philipp Rugendas; both are engraved and published in Augsburg by Johann Esaias Nilson (Augsburg 1721-Augsburg 1788). The image of hair hanging on the forehead and a bald nucha was asscociated in Roman times to the goddess Fortuna and the concept of Occasia: a favourable opportunity must be grasped, otherwise the moment is gone. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression on strong paper, trimmed inside plate-mark.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Der nach Honig suchende Baehr. Augsburg, (1738). Fine etching and engraving of a bear looking for honey; sitting on top of a hollow tree-trunk containing a swarm of bees, trying to get rid of the bees stinging into his face; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E. Ridinger inv. fec. et exc. Aug. Vind. N. 39." 15 x 18,7 cm. (# 5866)

Thienemann & Schwarz No. 429: "Diese Tafeln sind sehr gesucht", these plates are much wanted. First state. Plate 39 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part III, Augsburg, 1738-1740. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression, with ample margins.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Ein Vordertheil und zwei Hintertheile von Hunden, so gross, als es der Raum gestattet, leicht schattirt. Augsburg, 1728. Etching of the fore-part of one dog and the back of two dogs. Lettered at bottom "Joh. Elias Ridinger inven. sculps. et excud. Aug.Vind." and "4". 19,1 x 23,3 cm. (# 5886)

Thienemann No. 728: "Es ist eine Jugendarbeit unseres Künslers". A juvenile work. Plate 4 from the series "Neues Thier Reis Büchl, Erster Theil, allerlei Art Hunde vorstellend". Part I, Augsburg, 1728. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - With very large margins.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Ein Vordertheil und zwei Hintertheile von Hunden, so gross, als es der Raum gestattet, leicht schattirt. (Wie vorher = Thienemann No. 728, doch das Verhälltniss umgekehrt). Augsburg, 1728. Etching of the fore-part and the back of three dogs. Lettered at bottom "Joh. Elias Ridinger inven. sculps. et excud. Aug.Vind." and "5". 19,1 x 23,3 cm. (# 5887)

Thienemann No. 729: "Es ist eine Jugendarbeit unseres Künslers". A juvenile work. Plate 5 from the series "Neues Thier Reis Büchl, Erster Theil, allerlei Art Hunde vorstellend". Part I, Augsburg, 1728. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Paper lightly foxed. With very large margins.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Eine nach dem Raub eilende Löwin. Augsburg, (1738). Fine etching and engraving of a lioness rushing at the prey; with wide open mouth, upwards bent tail, she attacks furiously; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R.f. N. 29". 18,9 x 15,2 cm. (# 5867)

Thienemann & Schwarz No. 419: "Diese Tafeln sind sehr gesucht", these plates are much wanted. First state. Plate 29 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part II, Augsburg, 1738-1740. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Minimal spotting in blank margins. Good impression, with margins.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Gemeiner Esel ausschlagend. (Augsburg, 1754). Etching and engraving of a donkey lashing out; his driver to left is beating him. Lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R. fec. No. 34." 18,7 x 14,6. (# 5875)

Thienemann No. 514. In database British Museum. Plate 34 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part VII, Augsburg, 1754. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression on strong paper; a few very light brown spots in lower margin, trimmed to plate-mark.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Kleinere arth der Esel, mit seiner verpackung. (Augsburg, 1754). Fine etching and engraving of a loaded donkey; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R. fec. N. 36." 19,5 x 14,5 cm. (# 5881)

Thienemann No. 516. Plate 36 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part VII, Augsburg, 1754. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression, trimmed close to plate-mark, a few brown spots. Lines of pencil forming a grid over the image.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). (Löwe) Andere arth ruhend. Augsburg, (1738). Fine etching and engraving of a resting lion; he has placed his head between his forepaws, being fast and quiet asleep; lettered at bottom with title (see above) and "J.E.R. fec. N. 21." 15,9 x 18,4 cm. (# 5868)

Thienemann & Schwarz No. 411: "Diese Tafeln sind sehr gesucht", these plates are much wanted. First state. Plate 21 from the series "Darstellung einzelner, sowohl in- als ausländischer Tiere", part II, Augsburg, 1738-1740. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression, trimmed close to platemark.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Sechs Köpfe von Hunden verschiedener Rasse. Augsburg, 1742. Etching and engraving; studies of heads of 6 dogs, intended as drawing examples. Lettered at top "3", and at bottom "Joh. El. Ridinger del. fec. et exc. A.V." 24,3 x 15,8 cm. (# 5884)

Thienemann No. 739. Plate 3 from the series "Neues Zeichnungsbuch darin wilde und zahme Thiere auch Feder Wild vorgestellet und nach dem Leben gezeichnet. Augsburg 1742". The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Partly mounted, lightly browned, trimmed within platemark.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Umrisse von acht Hundeköpfen, darunter ein Schädel, durch sie umgebende Schraffirung gehoben und mit mancherlei Linien zur Erleichterung des Nachzeichnens versehen. Augsburg, 1742. Etching and engraving; studies of 8 heads of dogs with auxiliary lines, intended as drawing examples. Lettered at top "2", and at bottom "Joh. El. Ridinger del. fec. et exc. A.V." 24,4 x 16,2 cm. (# 5883)

Thienemann No. 738. Plate 2 from the series "Neues Zeichnungsbuch darin wilde und zahme Thiere auch Feder Wild vorgestellet und nach dem Leben gezeichnet. Augsburg 1742". The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Three corners mounted, small tear at right side, trimmed to platemark.

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Zwei grosse Löwenköpfe, der obere von der Seite, ruhig, der untere von vorn, ergrimmt. Augsburg, 1742. Etching and engraving of two heads of lions, intended as drawing examples. Lettered at top "12", and at bottom "J. E. Ridinger fec. et exc. A.V." 24,5 x 16,1 cm. (# 5885)

Thienemann No. 748. Plate 12 from the series "Neues Zeichnungsbuch darin wilde und zahme Thiere auch Feder Wild vorgestellet und nach dem Leben gezeichnet. Augsburg 1742". The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Good impression on strong paper, with ample margins. Light waterstain below. Collector's stamp on verso "G.H. 1894" of Georg Hamminger (Lugt No. 1159).

Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698-Augsburg 1767). Zwei Hunde zusammengekoppelt in ganzer Figur, der eine schläft, der andere steht, in einer Landschaft. Augsburg, 1728. Nice etching and engraving of a landscape with two dogs bound together, one sleeping, the other standing. Lettered at bottom "Ioh. Elias Ridinger inv. sculps. et exc. A.V." (and) "8". 18,9 x 23,5 cm. (# 5882)

Thienemann No. 732: "Es ist eine Jugendarbeit unseres Künslers". In database British Museum. A juvenile work. Plate 8 from the series "Neues Thier Reis Büchl, Erster Theil, allerlei Art Hunde vorstellend". Part I, Augsburg, 1728. The German painter, etcher and publisher of prints and drawings Johann Elias Ridinger was born in Ulm 1698, came to Augsburg 1713/14, and 1718/19 back to Augsburg, after three years of being in Regensburg. 1759 he became director of the "Stadtakademie Augsburg", where he died in 1767. - Paper lightly browned, small inkstain at top. Good impression, trimmed close to platemark.

Romanet, Antoine Louis (Paris 1742/43-after 1810). Portrait de Jean Grimoux peint par lui même. Paris, D.Ch. Buldet, 1765. Beautiful engraved and etched portrait of the painter Jean Alexis Grimou(x), bust directed to right, lettered in lower margin "Dédiée à Monsieur Emmanuel Handmann Peintre à Bâle. Tiré de la Coll.n de Tableaux de Mr Handmann - Par son Ami et Serviteur Chr.t de Mechel. Gravé à Bâle par A.L. Romanet en 1765. A Paris chez Buldet rue de Gesvres au Grand Coeur". 25 x 19,8 cm (plate-mark). (# 5850)

Le Blanc III, 353, No. 26. Nagler XV, 89, No. 6. Beautiful artist's portrait engraved after the painted self-portrait of the painter Jean alias Alexis Grimou (Argenteuil 1678-Paris 1733). The engraver Antoine Louis Romanet worked 1765-1767 with Christian von Mechel in Basel and then returned to Paris. This dedicator Christian von Mechel (Basel 1737-Berlin 1817) was a Swiss engraver. The portrait belonged to the Collection of Paintings of the Swiss painter Jakob Emanuel Handmann (Basel 1718-Bern 1781). - Ample margins. Paper slightly foxed.

Rosenthal, Ludwig. Hebräische Inkunabeln 1475-1496. Mit 33 Faksimiles. Katalog 151. München, (1912). With 33 illustrations. 45 pp. Large 4to. Original decorated wrappers (slightly stained). (# 5365)

The first antiquarian bookseller's catalogue containing exclusively Hebrew incunables printed before 1500. From the ca. 100 then known Hebrew incunables, printed in Spain and Italy, this catalogue describes 48 titles in 68 copies. - Lightly browned.

Sagittarius, C. Nucleus historiae Germanicae origines, incrementa ac imminutionem Germanici imperii per singulorum caesarum historiam ad praesens aevum per compendium exhibens. Jenae, J. Bielckin, 1682. With engraved frontispiece. 11 lvs., 189 pp., 1 lf. 12mo. Modern half cloth. (# 3603)

Caspar Sagittarius (Lüneburg 1643 - Jena 1694) was a very prominent professor of history. The present work is important as it was the first compendium of German history. - Browned.

Schmidt, Matthias (Mannheim 1749-München 1823). Landscape with large trees, some rural buildings and two people; after Ferdinand Kobell. Oblong etching, at bottom signed in the plate "Ferdinand Kobell del. 1776. Mathias Schmidt fec." 17,7 x 16,2 cm. (# 5873)

Nagler XVII, 338. The etcher and lithographer Matthias Schmidt was a pupil of Ferdinand Kobell, he became director of the Kupferstich-Kabinett in München. Ferdinand Kobell (Mannheim 1740-München 1799), painter and etcher, moved 1793 to München when the French armies came. - Good impression on strong paper, with margins.

Schurzfleisch, C.S. De vitricis ecclesiae, dissertatio ad duo diplomata Ascania antehac nunquam edita. Wittenbergae, Chr. Schrödter for heirs of D.T. Mevius & E. Schumacher, 1677. 36 lvs. 4to. Modern boards. (# 4918)

First edition. Accademic dissertation by Konrad Samuel Schurzfleisch (1641 - 1708), German professor of (especially German) history, poetry and Greek, librarian in Weimar, nicknamed the living library and the walking museum. Deals with the history and the succession of the "Askanischen" Dynasties from the Middle-Ages, with genealogical trees. At the end a history of the Order of the Knights Templar, with a list of important members, starting with Hugo de Paganis (1118) and concluding with Jacobus de Molay (1309). - Slightly browned.

Schurzfleisch, H.L. (praes.) - Kunz, P. (auctor). Conradum Kauffungum vulgo Kuntz von Kauffungen, raptorem principum. Vitembergae (Wittenberg), Prelo Creusigiano, 1712. Large passages in German. 1 lf., 71 pp., 1 lf. 4to. Modern boards. (# 3847)

First edition. Kunz von Kauffungen kidnaped both sons of elector (Kurfürst) Friedrich II from Sachsen in the night from 7 - 8 July 1455. - Upper margins cut short; browned.

Sheet of cotton paper, showing various flowers in rose, blue, yellow, green on a white ground. West Germany, ca. 1770. ca. 37,5 x 44 cm. (# 3873)

Haemmerle plate XV. - Slightly stained, but a nice complete sheet.

(Statius, P.P.) - Gronovius, J.Fr. In P. Papini Statii silvarum libros V. Diatribe ad Th. Graswinckelium. Hagae-Comitis (The Hague), Th. Maire, 1637. Woodcut printer's mark on title. 12 lvs. (last blank), 418 pp., 16 lvs. 8vo. Contemporary vellum (lower spine-end very slightly damaged). (# 1184)

First edition of the author's esteemed commentary on the 'Silvae' of Statius (c. 45-96). Joh. Frid. Gronovius (Hamburg 1611-Leiden 1671), prominent classical filologist, was professor at Deventer and Leiden, where he was also librarian of the university. - Slightly browned.

Stirnn, J. Tractatio juridica de eo quod justum est circa nuptas, vom Recht der Ehe-Weiber; in celeberrima Marburgensium universitate anno 1693 edita. Halae Magdeburgicae (Halle), litteris Hendelianis, 1734. Vignette on title. 56 pp. 4to. Sewn. (# 4142)

Juridical treatise about the rights of married women and in case of a divorce. - Light marginal dampstain, title slightly frayed.

Strixner, Nepomuk (Altötting 1782-München 1855). Dorfstrasse, after Anthonie Waterloo (Lille 1609-Utrecht 1678). München, J. Stuntz, 1811-1816. Oblong chalk lithograph of a street in a village. Lettered below "A. Waterloo" and "N. Strixner del.". 22,2 x 34,6 cm. (# 5899)

Winkler No. 965, 68.5. Dussler, (München II), p. 158, No. LXVIII,5. Incunable of lithography. "Dorfstrasse. Sie geht von der Mitte etwas nach links, wo sie durch Balken versperrt ist. Rechts ein zerstörtes Haus, von dem noch der Kamin steht. Ein Fachwerkhaus und hinter Bäumen drei weitere sind noch gedeckt. Vorn links Abfälle, dahinter Weidenbaum" (Winkler). Johann Nepomuk Strixner was lithographer in München. Anthonie Waterloo, draughtsman, painter and etcher, born in Lille, lived in Amsterdam, Leeuwarden, Maarssen and retired to an almshouse in Utrecht. From: "Chr. von Mannlich. Les Oeuvres lithographiques. Contenant un choix de dessins d'après les grands maîtres de toutes les écoles, tiré des Musées de sa Majesté le Roi de Bavière." Published under the direction of Strixner, Ferdinand Piloty & Cie, by J. Stuntz in München, 1811-1816. Issued in 72 parts each of 6 sheets. - Ample margins.

Strixner, Nepomuk (Altötting 1782-München 1855). Hirten mit Kamel- und Rinderherde; after a drawing by Abraham van Diepenbeeck ('s-Hertogenbosch 1596-Antwerpen 1675). München, J. Stuntz, 1811-1816. Oblong chalk lithograph, showing shepherds with sheep, goats, a dog, cows, men on horseback, camels, a woman on a camel; in the distance mountains and a town. Lettered below in the plate "DB 1664" and in lower margin "A: Dieppenbeck." and "N: Strixner del:". 22,2 x 27 cm. (# 5904)

Winkler No. 965, 63.5. Dussler, (München II), No.LXIII,5. Nagler, Monogrammisten, II, No. 959. Incunable of lithography. Johann Nepomuk Strixner was lithographer in München. Abraham van Diepenbeeck, a pupil of Rubens, was a designer of stained glass and painter; he is known for many hundreds of drawings, prints, and illustrations for books. "Vieherden und Hirten. Diese von rechts, einer den breiten Rücken uns zugewandt, die Hand nach links ausgestreckt, der andere nachdenklich rechts von ihm, Gesicht dreiviertel nach rechts. Links Schafe, Ziegen, Hund, Rinder, Männer auf Pferden, Kamele, ganz rechts Frau auf einem Kamel. Links in der Ferne Ebene Stadt und Berge" (Winkler). From: "Chr. von Mannlich. Les Oeuvres lithographiques. Contenant un choix de dessins d'après les grands maîtres de toutes les écoles, tiré des Musées de sa Majesté le Roi de Bavière." Published under the direction of Strixner, Ferdinand Piloty & Cie, by J. Stuntz in München, 1811-1816. Issued in 72 parts each of 6 sheets. - Ample margins.

Strixner, Nepomuk (Altötting 1782-München 1855). Hl. Katharina; after Bernardino Luini (Luini/Lago Maggiore 1480/85-Milano before 1532). München, 1817. Large chalk and pen lithograph printed with light yellow tone plate; showing St. Catherine of Alexandria, half-length, holding a palm leaf in her right hand, her left hand pointing upwards; the spiked wheel in the bottom right corner, a town and landscape in the distance. Lettered in lower margin "Luini pinx:" and "N. Strixner del:" 48,5 x 36,3 cm. (# 5903)

Winkler No. 831, 56. Dussler, (München IV), p. 168, No. 29. In database British Museum. Incunable of lithography. Johann Nepomuk Strixner was lithographer in München. Saint Catherine of Alexandria (female saint/martyr, early 4th c.) is venerated as Christian saint and virgin martyr, patron of education and learning; mystically 'married' to Christ. Said to have been executed by the Roman emperor Maxentius. Her attribute is a (broken) wheel, representing the first attempt to kill her when the wheel to which she had been tied was struck by a thunderbolt and destroyed. She was subsequently beheaded. From: "Chr. von Mannlich. Königlich Bayerischer Gemäldesaal zu München und Schleissheim". Published under the direction of Strixner, Ferdinand Piloty & Cie, 1817 ff. With 200 lithographs (the first 112 published until 1821, as incunables of lithography). - Ample margins.

Strixner, Nepomuk (Altötting 1782-München 1855). Judith mit dem Haupt des Holofernes; after a drawing by Andrea Mantegna (Isola di Carturo c. 1431-Mantua 1506). München, J. Stuntz, 1811-1816. Large chalk and pen lithograph printed in grey ink, showing Judith with her maid, putting the head of Holofernes in a sack, lettered below in the plate "A. Mantegna" and "N. Strixner del.". 42,5 x 30,7 cm. (# 5902)

Winkler No. 965, 24,6. Dussler, (München II), p. 144, No. XXIV,6. Weigel No. 4554. In database British Museum. Incunable of lithography. "Judith versenkt das Haupt des Holofernes in einen Beutel, den eine links stehende Bediente hinhält. Sie selbst ist von rückwärts gesehen, hält mit der linken Hand das Haupt, die rechte das Schwert. Gesicht im Profil nach links und unten" (Winkler). Johann Nepomuk Strixner was lithographer in München. From: "Chr. von Mannlich. Les Oeuvres lithographiques. Contenant un choix de dessins d'après les grands maîtres de toutes les écoles, tiré des Musées de sa Majesté le Roi de Bavière." Published under the direction of Strixner, Ferdinand Piloty & Cie, by J. Stuntz in München, 1811-1816. Issued in 72 parts each of 6 sheets. - Ample margins, a few light spots.

Strixner, Nepomuk (Altötting 1782-München 1855). Junger Lebemann (l'enfant prodigue), after Angelo Bronzino (Florence 1503-Florence 1572). München, J. Stuntz, 1811-1816. Oblong chalk and pen lithograph printed in brown ink, with heightening in white, showing two lovers and two servants. Lettered below within image "N. Strixner del:" and "Angelo Bronzino". 25,4 x 27,5 cm. (# 5901)

Winkler No. 965, 12,3. Dussler, (München II), p. 139, No. XII,3. Incunable of lithography. "Das Mädchen sitzt, wenig bekleidet, vorn nach links, und gibt eine Geldtasche einer alten Beschliesserin ganz links; rechts der junge Mann, Mitte hinten eine Dienerin" (Winkler). Johann Nepomuk Strixner was lithographer in München. Angelo Bronzino was a famous 16th century Italian painter. From: "Chr. von Mannlich. Les Oeuvres lithographiques. Contenant un choix de dessins d'après les grands maîtres de toutes les écoles, tiré des Musées de sa Majesté le Roi de Bavière." Published under the direction of Strixner, Ferdinand Piloty & Cie, by J. Stuntz in München, 1811-1816. Issued in 72 parts each of 6 sheets. - Ample margins.

Vautier, Otto (Düsseldorf 1863-Genève 1919). Half nude standing woman and sitting man in a bedroom. Before 1905. Watercolour on thick paper. The woman leans against a bed, the man is sitting in front of a window, underneath in pencil "No. 3". At the reverse side a drawing in black chalk, showing several figures, at bottom name "Otto Vautier". 25,5 x 33,3 cm. (# 5843)

Otto Vautier worked first in Germany in München, Dachau, and Überlingen, from 1890-92 in Paris, and then in Switzerland, first in Wallis and from 1906 in Genève. He is especially known for his fine paintings and drawings of women. See on him Thieme-Becker XXXIV, 142-143. - On verso collector's stamp of Victor Sieger (Wien 1843-Wien 1905), with number 522. Sieger worked as a painter in München, his collection was sold in München in 1905 (Lugt No. 2377).

(Vignier, N., the Younger). Legende dorée ou sommaire de l'histoire des frères Mendians de l'Ordre de S. Dominique et de S. François, comprenant ... les combats d'iceux: tant contre l'Eglise Gallicane principalement, que contre les Papes & entr'eux mesmes depuis quatre cens ans. Amsterdam, aux depens de la Compagnie, 1734. Engraved vignette on title. 12 lvs., 214 pp. 12mo. Contemporary mottled calf, gilt back with label (front-joint splitting, slightly rubbed). (# 4612)

Barbier II, 1080. Second edition (first Leiden, 1608). History of the Mendicant Friars, the members of which were originally restricted to the Franciscans and Dominicans. Nicolas Vignier the Younger was born in Germany, where he received a Protestant education. He was preacher at Blois in France. In 1631 he converted to Catholicism. Of bibliographical interest are the preliminary lvs., listing ca. 20 works, consulted by the author. - Inner blank margin of title damaged, very lightly browned.

Vossius, G.J. Ars historica, sive de historiae, & historices naturâ, historiaeque scribendae praeceptis, commentatio. Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden), J. Maire, 1623. Woodcut printer's mark on title. 4 lvs., 153 pp., 1 lf. - Bound with: Vossius, G.J. De historicis Graecis libri quatuor. Lugduni Batavorum, J. Maire, 1624. Woodcut printer's mark on title. Numerous passages in Greek. 4 lvs., 467 pp., 6 lvs. 4to. Contemporary overlapping vellum (lower spine-end slightly damaged). (# 1457)

Ad I: Breugelmans, Maire, 202. First edition. - Ad II: Breugelmans, Maire, 211: "Variant state of the 1623 (= the first) edition, the only difference being the year 1624 on the title-page". Besterman 1406. Also important as bibliography, describes the books of over 1000 authors. Two important historical works by the prominent Dutch scholar Gerardus Joh. Vossius (Heidelberg 1577 - Amsterdam 1649), professor at Leiden and rector of the Athenaeum Illustre at Amsterdam. - Occasionally a few light marginal waterstains.

(Wagner, F.) Vita, et virtutes Mariae Elisabethae, archiducis Austriae, Belgii Austriaci gubernatricis. Viennae Austriae, G. Kurtzböck, 1746. With engraved folding portrait of Maria Elisabeth by F.L. Schmitner. 11 lvs., 220 pp., 2 lvs. 8vo. Contemporary calf, back gilt (spine-ends and corners damaged, rubbed). (# 4770)

Cf. De Backer-Sommervogel VIII, 946, No. 21 (edition of 1745). The biography of Maria Elisabeth (1680 - 1741), daughter of Leopold I. Her brother Emperor Charles VI appointed her in 1725 as governess of the Netherlands. The Jesuit François Wagner (Wangen in Swabia 1675 - Vienna 1748) taught grammar and rhetoric at Krembs, Presbourg and Tyrnau and was director of the Jesuit seminar in Vienna. He was the author of numerous works. - Somewhat browned.

Walenburch, A. et P. de. De controversiis tractatus generales. Parisiis, N. Crapart, 1768. 10 pp., 1 lf., 615, 1 pp., 4 lvs. 12mo. Contemporary calf, back gilt with label (spine-ends and corners slightly damaged, rubbed). (# 5245)

Cf. Hurter IV, 81. Important collection of writings on the Catholic faith by the Van Walenburch brothers, natives of Rotterdam, who converted to Catholicism and as such were the first to get the episcopal dignity at Cologne. Pp. 500-615 contain the treatise 'De regula fidei' by the French author Franciscus Veronius (François Veron), who was a member of the Jesuit Order for several years. The last 5 pages contain a list of books in stock at Crapart's bookshop. - Inside a good copy.

Wallich, A. Sefer dimyon ha-Refu'ot ... Harmonia Wallichia medica. Frankfurt a.M., J. Wust, 1700. Text in Hebrew and Yiddish, names of the diseases and some passages in Latin. Title surrounded by a border of type-ornaments, woodcut device on page g1. 112 pp. 8vo. 19th century half cloth (binding is firm, but small defects to spine). (# 5748)

Vinograd, Frankfurt a.M., No. 158. Steinschneider No. 5786,1. Roest I, 47. Zedner 34. Rare first edition of this important popular medical work in Hebrew and Yiddish, written by the physician Abraham ben Isaac Wallich and published posthumously with many additions by his son Judah Loeb Wallich, also physician. This book describes in Hebrew many diseases, e.g. apoplexia, phthisis, dysenteria, elephantiasis, pestilentia; recommendations for their treatment, instructions for the prevention of the diseases, dietary advices, and contains a treatise on the treatment of small children with fever. The names of the medicines and prescriptions of the doses are in Yiddish. Contains also instructions for proper doctor's bed-side manners (pages 65-67) and a doctor's prayer (of R' Yaakov Tsahlon) to be recited before visiting a patient (pages 68-72). Abraham ben Isaac Wallich was born in Metz, studied medicine in Padua, and went in 1657 to Frankfurt to practise as a physician. The German Wallich family produced many scholars, rabbis, and physicians. The family origin can be traced to the 14th century. Because of the Wallich's reputation one of them was even called to the sick bed of Louis XV, King of France. - Inside front-cover ex-libris of Paul M. Aron, showing Moses holding the tablets. Name on title crossed out in brown ink, small ink-stain on first 4 leaves, occasionally a light waterstain in the blank lower margin, lightly browned. A good copy for a rare medical manual in Hebrew and Yiddish, as most copies of this kind of books have been read to pieces.

Weller, E. Der Volksdichter Hans Sachs und seine Dichtungen. Eine Bibliographie. Nürnberg, J. Sichling, 1868. With portrait. 14 pp., 1 lf., 136 pp., 1 lf. 8vo. Modern half cloth, original wrappers preserved, uncut. (# 3117)

Besterman 2688. First edition of this bibliography of the German 16th century poet Hans Sachs. - A few leaves foxed.

Weller, E. Repertorium typographicum. Die deutsche Literatur im ersten Viertel des sechzehnten Jahrhunderts. Im Anschluss an Hains Repertorium und Panzers deutsche Annalen. (And:) II. Supplement. Nördlingen, Beck'schen Buchhandlung, 1864-1885. 2 vols. 18 pp., 1 lf., 506 pp.; 30 pp. Large 8vo. Contemporary gilt half leather (rubbed), uncut; original wrappers, uncut. (# 3123)

Besterman 2485. First edition. - Without the first supplement of 1874. Foxed.

Willroider, Josef (Villach 1838-München 1915). Am Wörthersee. Fine etching on chine collé; a landscape with to the right lake Wörthersee (Austria), in the front a woman with child on a path; to the left a person in front of a house and trees; a village in the distance; at bottom left signed in the plate "J. Willroider". 20 x 29,5 (plate mark). (# 5839)

Possibly identical with Le Blanc IV, 236, No. 5: "Paysage avec un Lac. In Fol. en larg." Josef Willroider, Austrian/German painter and etcher of landscapes, was born in Villach in Austria/Österreich, went to München in 1860, worked in Düsseldorf 1866-1889, returned to München where he died. He is wellknown for his paintings and etchings of landscapes in Kärnten and especially the Wörthersee. See: Thieme-Becker XXXVI, 35. - Contemporary annotation in pencil: "Am Wörther-See. Radierung v. Jos. Willroider". Sharp impression on strong paper; a few light brown spots.

Wit, Peter de (Candido) (Brugge ca. 1548 - München 1628), after. Dies (and) Nox. 1698. 2 very fine engravings showing personifications of Day and Night by Carl Gustav von Amling. Both ca. 28 x 16 cm. (# 2230)

Nagler XXIV, 481. Not in Fuhring. Von Amling (Nürnberg 1651 - München 1702) made these engravings after the famous gobelin tapestries in München, which were designed by Peter de Wit for Kurfürst Maximilian I, and which were woven by the Dutch Hans van d. Biest and other Dutchmen in the Hautelisse Manufaktur in München between 1604 - 1615. - Bright impressions with small margins. Pasted next to each other.

Wit, Peter de (Candido) (Brugge ca. 1548 - München 1628), after. Hiems, Ver, Aestas. 1698 - 1700. 3 very fine engravings (of 4, without autumn) showing personifications of winter, spring and summer by Carl Gustav von Amling. ca. 285-295 x 163 mm. (# 5464)

Thieme-Becker V, 493-494 no. 23b. Nagler XXIV, 481. Not in Fuhring. Von Amling (Nürnberg 1651 - München 1702) made these engravings after the famous gobelin tapestries in München, which were designed by Peter de Wit for Kurfürst Maximilian I, and which were woven by the Dutch Hans van d. Biest and other Dutchmen in the Hautelisse Manufaktur in München between 1604 - 1615. - Good impressions with very large margins. Slightly foxed, Aestas foxed.

Woelfle, Johann (Endersbach 1807-Faurndau 1893). Rückkehr von einem Viehmarkte. Retour d'un marché au bétail. After Heinrich Marr (Hamburg 1807-München 1871). (München, c. 1840). Fine oblong lithograph on white paper; a cattle market in Oberbayern, in the foreground a dog and a rich peasant on horseback, a sheep hanging from his saddle; to the right peasants in folklore costumes trading horses; in the background the Bavarian alps and the roofs of a village; lettered at bottom with title in German and French (see above) and with producers names "Gemalt v. Marr", "Gedr. v. Th. Kammerer", "Bei H. Kohler auf Stein gez. v. J. Woelfle". 29,4 x 33,5 cm. (# 5895)

Nagler XXIV, 521 No. 64. Slg. Mailinger, II, No. 2486. For Heinrich Kohler's (Stuttgart 1808-München 1885) "Sammlung der vorzüglichsten Werke neuerer deutscher Meister aus allen Fächern der Kunst in lith. Abb.". - Mounted, ample margins, light stain in blank lower right margin.