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346 - Claudius, M. To my son H-. Hamburg, Perthes, 1799. 16 pages. Modern red leather binding with some gilt lettering on the cover and gilt-stamped 'Mathias Claudius'.
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Claudius, M. To my son H-. Hamburg, Perthes, 1799. 16 pages. Modern red leather binding with some gilt lettering on the cover and gilt-stamped 'Mathias Claudius'. Borst 834; Goedeke IV/1, 981,30.- First edition, rare.- 'Gold and silver I have not; but what I have I give you' (motto under the title).- Appeared as a guide for Claudius' eldest son Johannes (Hans) when he left home.- The writing represents a quintessence of his personal attitudes and convictions, which the father imparts to his son for life: 'Do not attach your heart to any perishable thing... Truth does not conform to us, dear son, but we must conform to it... It is easy to despise, son; And understanding is much better... Don't hurt any girl, and remember that your mother was also a girl... Don't say everything you know, but always know what you say...'.- Verso of title page: Gold coat of arms mounted on a green background in a circle.
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