German commonplace book, c.1770-1867
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CMV37685
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Inlibris, BN#51016, ‘[Commonplace book]. Anecdoten, Auszüge.’
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German commonplace book, c.1770-1867
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Brief Summary:
A commonplace produced in Northern Germany between c.1770 and 1867.
Detailed Summary:
This MS was continually expanded by a family of merchants, farmers, and mariners over the course of a century. The first c.40 ff. of the MS relate to maxims, aphorisms, and anecdotes about he Vienna Court Theatre, about Garrick and Hogarth, King George III and Voltaire, amongst others, and was largely compiled in the eighteenth century. The second half of the MS related to historical and historical-cultural themes, including texts concerning sneezing, wigs, playing cards, and household expenses as well as remedies and agricultural advice.
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Physical Description
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180 ff.
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202 x 172 mm
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Half-binding in calf over marbled boards.
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Undecorated
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History
Date:
c.1770-1867
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[Northern Germany]
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Provenance:
Placed for sale by Inlibris in 2026 for € 2,800.00.
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