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Upper Lusatia Carpzov, Johann Benedict Newly Opened Temple of Honour: Remarkable Antiquities of the Margraviate of Upper Lusatia, in which all manner of historical accounts hitherto unknown, or not thoroughly investigated by other authors (...) have been clearly presented. 2 parts in 1 volume. With 8 full-page plates, 19 copperplate engravings in the text and 29 genealogical plates, most of which are folded, one of which is handwritten. Leipzig and Bautzen, David Richter, 1719. 11 leaves, 380 pp. 271 pp., 10 leaves, 4°. Contemporary paper binding with gold-stamped spine label and green edging (heavily rubbed and bumped, joints cracked). First edition. – With a owner’s stamp on the reverse of the half-title page. – An extensive chronicle of Upper Lusatia. The two parts deal, amongst other things, with coinage, rulers and sovereigns, customs and constitutions, minerals and mines. In addition, a comprehensive treatment of genealogical history. – The genealogical tables were included in the pagination. Pagination not consistently uniform throughout; partly corrected by hand. – Some pages slightly foxed. Occasional handwritten notes. Overall, a very well-preserved and clean copy. 2 parts in 1 volume. With 8 full-page plates, 19 copper engravings in the text, and 29 genealogical tables (mostly folding, one of which is handwritten). Contemporary cardboard binding with gilt-stamped spine label and green-stained edges (heavily rubbed and bumped, joints beginning to crack). - First edition. - With an ownership stamp on the verso of the half-title page. - An extensive chronicle of Upper Lusatia. The two parts cover, amongst other topics, the coinage system, rulers and sovereigns, customs and constitutions, minerals, and mines. Includes a comprehensive account of genealogical history. - The genealogical tables are included in the pagination. Pagination is not entirely consistent; some corrections have been made by hand. - Occasional light foxing. Scattered handwritten annotations. Overall, a very well-preserved and clean copy.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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