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Herrn Ludvig Holbergs Dänische Reichs-historie ins Deutsche Übersesst..Der Erste Theil und der zweyte Theil Die zweyte nach der letzten dänischen. Edition verbesserte Aufl. [3 parts in 3 volumes].
Flensburg und Leipzig: Altona Bey Joh. Christoph Korte, im Kortenschen Bücherlager, 1757. First Edition. Calf over boards. Translation to English: Herr Ludwig, Freyherrn von Holberg, Danish Imperial History : translated into German. The first part and the second part. The second improved edition after the last Danish edition. Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg (3 December 1684 – 28 January 1754) was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy. He was influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature. With Ex Libris of Danielis Girtanneri, 18th century banker. Annotations in pencil on summary of chapters and notes. Bookplate on each volume. Very Good+. Head and tail wear, chipping, rubbing, minor foxing, otherwise tight, bright, and unmarred. Quarter calf over marbled paper boards with raised bands, gilt titling. Title vignettes; head and tail pieces; [8] pages, 844 pages; portrait; [1] Bl., 904 pp. Annotations on verso title. Item #11110
Price: $900.00