Heumann,C.A. Conspectus reipublicae literariae sive via ad historiam literariam iuventuti studiosae aperta. 3rd ed. Hanover, Förster 1733. 416 p., 8 pl. hprgt. d. Central binding with hand-written title. (Partly slightly worn). ADB XII, 329 - Rare third edition, a kind of annotated bibliography (EA 1718), which, according to Ebert, "contributed significantly to the dissemination of literary history in Germany". - Somewhat stained and browned, hs. Ownership inscription on title and flyleaf. Inner cover with remnants of sealing wax.

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