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an old book with a picture of a woman on it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Baroque Bischoff, Johann Michael A Latin-German thesaurus of synonyms for epithets and poetic phrases, from which one may more easily acquire the skill of composing poetry. A brief appendix of certain terms to be avoided. A selection of historical tales and poetic fables. With 1 engraved frontispiece. Frankfurt am Main, Broenner, 1752. 7 leaves. 943, 144 pages. 8°. Blind-embossed pigskin binding with two clasps (slightly stained). A work that has been reprinted several times. – Cf. VD18 12748552 – A version of the famous *Gradus ad Parnassum*, originally by the Jesuit Paul Aler, adapted and expanded for the German-speaking world. An alphabetically arranged Latin-German compilation of terms and words. This synthesis of a dictionary and thesaurus is intended to assist the user in finding suitable words for Latin poems and plays. With the separate title sheet usually attached: (“Epitome selectarum historiarum fabularum...”). This compact encyclopaedia provides background knowledge on ancient myths, historical narratives, countries, cities and rivers, enabling the poet to enrich his verses with scholarly allusions. - Inside cover, endpaper and reverse of frontispiece with handwritten notes; a few pages with minor defects or incorrectly paginated. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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