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987 - (Swift, J.).

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€80 - 120

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27%

(Swift, J.). A Marvelous Prognosticon, or Prophecy, of What Is to Happen in This Year 1708. In which, in addition to the month, the actual day is specified, and in some cases even the place and the hours; the persons involved are named, and all other major events of that year are described in detail, just as they will occur in the future, Described by Isaac Bickerstaff, Nobleman. Based on the copy printed in London. (Stockholm, J.H. Werner? 1708). Small 4°. 4 unnumbered leaves. Stapled. Hohenemser 359. - One of four German editions of *Predictions for the Year 1708* published simultaneously, which Swift released under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff as a satire on astrology. - Edges slightly trimmed (some lettering missing), edges slightly water-stained.

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Auction details

Auction 146 - Day 1
Wednesday, December 9
10:00 AM
Steubenstrasse, 36
75172 Pforzheim, Germany

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