(Semmel,A.G.). Honorary commemoration of the election of the Roman king and coronation of Joseph the Second. Augsburg, Friedrich 1765. Cl.8°. With eng. Front, 1 engraved head vign. and 13 copper plates. (thereof 12 portraits). 14 p., 220 p., 1 leaf. New hardcover. Pütter III, 850, cf. Lipperheide Sba 34 (edition 1769). First edition. - Twelve of the beautiful engravings show portraits in the form of medals within ornamental borders, of Francis I, Joseph II and his wife as well as the 9 electors, and one shows an accolade. The title is printed in three colors, 2 dedications in two colors. - Some waterstaining, inner joints reinforced with cloth strips. - Ex-libris.

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