Bidspirit auction | 1668 HISTORY OF AUSTRIA ANTIQUE

1668 HISTORY OF AUSTRIA ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED W/ 200 PLATES PIGSKIN BOUND FOLIO - Spiegel der Ehren des hochstloblichsten Kayser- und Koniglichen Erzhauses Oesterreich, oder, Ausfuhrliche Geschicht Schrift von desselben... aus dem Original neu-ublicher ümgesetzet... und in sechs Bucher eingetheilet durch S. v. Birken. (Mirror of the honors of the most praiseworthy Imperial and Royal Arch-House of Austria, or, Detailed historical writings of the same... translated from the original in a modern manner... and divided into six books by S. v. Birken) 2 parts in 1 volume Nurnberg: Endter ; 1668 Folio: 8 by 13” 5” wide with colored engraved frontispiece, 2 double-page copper plates and about 200 (10 full-page) text copperplates 17 leaves, 1416 pages, 17 leaves Original blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards. - VD17 23:231732Y. Dunnhaupt I, 632, 154. Lipperheide Ea 13. Faber du Faur I, 539. - ”Monumental testimony to popular scientific historiography and genealogy of the Baroque. Written down a century earlier by J.J.Fugger (1516-1575); now published for the first time in print by Birken after thorough revision” (Dunnhaupt). - On pages 524-530 an interesting chapter on the history of the art of printing. The beautiful copper engravings, engraved by Ph.Kilian, C.N. Sturtz and others, show coats of arms (including some seals and medals), historical scenes, some maps and views. Without the 8 portrait plates. Some wear of binding, some toning and foxing, 1 plate partially mounted, a few leaves with repaired marginal defects , a few with wormholes. Text in German Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.