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Ernst der Fromme, Herzog von Sachsen-Gotha.

Deserved honorary seule, to the most illustrious prince and lord, Lord Ernst Duke of Saxony (etc.). With engraved frontispiece. Frontispiece, folded. Engraved portrait of the Duke and 8 (7 folded) copper plates, all engraved by J. Sandrart in Nuremberg. Large folio (ca. 44 x 29 cm). Parchment binding of the time. Gotha, C. Reyher, (1678). VD17 23:249754Q. Ornamental engraved cat. Bln. 3111, Lipperheide Sbe 8, F. d. F. 347a. Jantz 3357 - Only edition of this commemorative book splendidly decorated with engravings by Sandrart; "one of the great memorial volumes of the Baroque" (Jantz), to immortalize the popular duke who died on March 26, 1675. - Sandrart's copper plates show the laying out, coffin (draped and undraped), impressive depictions of the funeral procession (4, 1 with the inner courtyard of Friedenstein Castle). - One text leaf with taped marginal tear, some waterstaining at footbridge, last leaf of appendix reinforced at bow and with wormhole; later endpapers browned. Binding somewhat wavy and somewhat stained (especially the back cover). - Very good overall condition, the plates fresh and without defects (especially the splendid portrait). Printed throughout on strong laid paper.

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Ernst der Fromme, Herzog von Sachsen-Gotha.

Estimate 500 - 750 EUR
Starting price 500 EUR

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For sale on Wednesday 03 Jul : 10:00 (CEST)
pforzheim, Germany
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