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TitleDer Messias
AuthorKlopstock, Fr. Gottlob
EditionFirst Edition
PublishedCarl Herrmann Hemmerle Halle 1751
IllustratorFritsch,
Description4 Vols. in 2.Full PP. Engr. Frontispice by Fritsch, with a fine Rococo border (Christ Crucfied) 4 [repaeted] title vignettes by Philippin. The four parts are: I-184 pp. dated; 1751.. II-160 pp. dated;1756. III-254 p., dated; 1769 and part 4,208 [6] pp. dated; 1773. Fine contemporary ½ leather, with title pieces and vol.number in constrasting Morocco letterpieces. edges painted red. A sublime cop yof the 1st. edition of this epoch making work. Appears to be the first collective edition of all 20 Gesangen [cantos]. See at length; Goedeke Deutsche Dichtung. [ apart for the engr. front no plates, nor any sign of removal of such]
Book conditionVery Good
BindingHalf-Leather
Book size8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Price 890
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