Author: No Author Given
Title: Gothaischer Hof Kalender Zum Nutzen Und Vergnugen Eingerichtet Auf Das Jahr 1777
Description: Gotha, C.W. Ettinger, Printer, 1777. Hard Cover. Dark blue cardboard covers, perhaps original. All page edges gilt, with gilt decorative trim along the extremities and a gilt decoration in the center of the front cover. Boards marbled in the interior. Collated with 2 preliminary leaves, A-B8, C7 plus a fold out leaf, D-H8, (H)3, I8,a-i8, j9, )( 8, )()( 4, plus 2 blank end leaves. Believed complete as far as text is concerned. Frontis illustration, with no illustrated leaves in the interior, unsure if as issued. Small illustration of 2 birds on a bowl at the bottom of one page. Measures almost 2 ½ inches by 4 inches tall. An early German almanac, noted for its extensive genealogical and historical information on Royal and important families in Germany in Europe. This volume also contains information on gold and silver, as well as money, presumably exchange rates, etc. Also included is apparent geographic and political information on various countries in Europe and the world. In GOOD+ condition. Moderate scuffing to the covers with general fading. One noticeable scuff present at the upper front cover. Minor soiling and some bumping/scuffing to the extremities. Date in ink on the backstrip. Moderate creasing to the backstrip with minor loss to the boards at the foot . Interior is well bound and solid, with a section of pages being rather heavily browned. Ink stamp/seal on the title page: an oval with what appears to 2 flags on a banner and a crown. Photos available upon request. Good/No Jacket.

Keywords: German Almanac Royal Genealogy Zodiac History


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