Rabener - Satiren 4 Bde.

Rabener, G.W. Satires. 8 vols. in 4 vols. Bern, Walthard, 1765-66. with 1 copper title, 3 engraved title vignettes and 40 copper plates by Guttenberg after Grimm. Title vignettes and 40 copper plates by Guttenberg after Grimm. Cl.-8°. Hardcover d. With two col. Rümann 885; Walthard/Weigelt 7.- First edition by Walthard.- Frequently published collection of satirical and critical essays and correspondence with regard to 'all unmarried women': 'As much effort as the author has taken to avoid anything that might be offensive to the tender ears of his female readers... offensive to the tender ears of his female readers... He therefore well-meaningly warns them to carefully skim over these passages. It would offend him if they were to find something in them that would make them blush or become sensitive. (quotation part 8, p. 51) - Plates partly somewhat foxed. Handwritten name of the time ('J. Gottlieb Sturm' (vol. 1) otherwise 'Heinrich Wielandt' mostly on endpapers.- Includes: collection of ca. 50 copper plates mostly by Guttenberg after Grimm, also to the satires. Bound in paperback.- White edges partly somewhat foxed.