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Title | Der Messias |
Author | Klopstock, Fr. Gottlob |
Edition | First Edition |
Published | Carl Herrmann Hemmerle Halle 1751 |
Illustrator | Fritsch, |
Description | 4 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 condition | Very Good |
Binding | Half-Leather |
Book size | 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall |
Price | 890 |
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