Jurisprudence - Lünig, Johann Christian. The German Imperial Archive. 4 series and index in 24 volumes (all published). Leipzig, Friedrich Lanckisch Erben, 1713-1722. 33.5 x 22 cm. Smooth parchment volumes of the period with interwoven bindings and gilt-stamped spine label (spine with small old library labels). Only edition. - Pütter I, 308ff. - Stintzing/Landsberg III/1, 43: "Only the decisive documents, not also the lengthy preparatory state writings, deductions, etc., fill these 24 folios: from this alone one can imagine what a treasure trove of basic laws, treaties, privileges, wills, feudal letters, renunciations, statutes, etc. has been amassed here." - Engraved, crowned bookplate on inside cover. - A very fine and complete copy in exceptionally good condition. - From a Danish castle library. VAT: *

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