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Philosophy and pedagogy - Schummel, Johann Gottlieb. Moral library for the young German nobility. 3 volumes. Liegnitz and Leipzig, D. Siegert, 1785-87. 16 x 9 cm. Half leather volumes of the period with gilt-stamped title and volume labels, floral gilt spine and paste-down paper cover (small worm marks). Only edition, completely rare. - "Extensive work on the moral education of young noblemen ... one of the main aims is to 'rob the soldiery of its false glow'. The work contains sections on aristocratic pride, aristocratic idleness and the advantages of aristocratic country life ... as well as sections on the bad habit of 'Gallomania' and religion. A variety of literary forms are intended to offer everyone something 'to suit their individual taste'. The work is mainly a compilation of writings by mostly aristocratic authors." (Brüggemann-Ewers 1523, 829). - Slightly browned, a fine copy. VAT: *
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Philosophy and pedagogy - Schummel, Johann Gottlieb. Moral library for the young German nobility. 3 volumes. Liegnitz and Leipzig, D. Siegert, 1785-87. 16 x 9 cm. Half leather volumes of the period with gilt-stamped title and volume labels, floral gilt spine and paste-down paper cover (small worm marks). Only edition, completely rare. - "Extensive work on the moral education of young noblemen ... one of the main aims is to 'rob the soldiery of its false glow'. The work contains sections on aristocratic pride, aristocratic idleness and the advantages of aristocratic country life ... as well as sections on the bad habit of 'Gallomania' and religion. A variety of literary forms are intended to offer everyone something 'to suit their individual taste'. The work is mainly a compilation of writings by mostly aristocratic authors." (Brüggemann-Ewers 1523, 829). - Slightly browned, a fine copy. VAT: *
