Schuller,J.K. Outlines and critical studies on the history of Transylvania. With…

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Schuller,J.K.

Outlines and critical studies on the history of Transylvania. With special consideration of the history of the German colonists in the country. 1st-3rd issues (= all published) in 3 volumes. Sibiu, Hochmeister (vol. 3: Schmiedicke) 1840-71. obrosch. Engelmann II, 948. first edition. - "...one of the most beautiful ornaments of Transylvanian German historical literature" (ADB). Rare due to the long period of publication. The third issue published posthumously. - Some spotting.

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