168 - Austria

Austria The Guild of Butchers and the Honorable Brotherhood of St. Peter here in Knittelfeld. Handbook. Begun. In the office of Mr. Walthauser’s father, the town crier. Anno 1684. Knittelfeld, 1684–1786. Approx. 132 written leaves. Handmade paper with watermark, 8° (20 x 16 cm). Contemporary half-leather binding with leather lacing; the covers are covered with red-rubricked text leaves from an early religious print (worn, small losses at the corners of the covering, lower spine damaged, book block warped). Comprehensive ledger of the St. Bartholomew Butchers’ Guild in Knittelfeld, Styria. - Records, in various handwritings, the master butchers, “brotherhood dues,” interest, and other income (each with names), meetings held in various “premises,” “councils” regarding payment terms, etc. - Begins with instructions for all brothers and sisters to honor St. Bartholomew daily before going to bed. - Occasional minor wormholes and slight staining; overall in good condition. Austria - Comprehensive account book in German of the St. Bartholomew Butchers’ Guild in Knittelfeld, Styria. Contemporary half-vellum with leather ties, bound with red-rubricated text leaves from an early religious print (worn, small losses at the corners of the cover, lower spine damaged, book block warped). - Records, in various handwritings, the master butchers, “brotherhood dues,” interest, and other income (each listed by name), meetings held at various “premises,” “councils” regarding payment terms, etc. - Begins with instructions for all brothers or sisters to honor St. Bartholomew daily at bedtime. - Occasional minor wormholes and slight staining; overall well preserved. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.