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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

798 - Amusing and Serious Monthly Conversations.
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Estimate €300 - €450
Description
Amusing and Serious Monthly Conversations. Part One, covering the first six months of the year 1688, with a two-part index. And: Second Part, comprising the last six months of the year 1688, with a double index. 2 parts in 1 volume. With 13 copperplate engravings. Halle, Salfeld, 1688. Small 8°. Paperback with handwritten title page and Spanish edges (buffed and stained). Very rare. - The complete first year of the Baroque periodical, which was published monthly from 1688 to 1890 in a print run of around 3,000 copies. - Not thoroughly collated. - Some pages slightly stained, margins slightly browned. Overall in good condition. 2 parts in 1 volume. With 13 copperplate engravings. - Very rare. - The complete first year of the Baroque periodical, which was published monthly from 1688 to 1890 with a print run of approximately 3,000 copies. - Not collated in detail. - Some slight staining, edges slightly browned. Overall in good condition. 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 standard taxation. 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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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
Auction location
Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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