Bidspirit auction | Varied Collection of Historical Literature

Varied Collection of Historical Literature (18th – Early 20th Century) - Extensive collection of over 10 titles, covering a wide spectrum from the late Enlightenment to early modernism. The collection impresses with its thematic diversity – from Prussian history and genealogy to militaria, art history, and medicine. 18th-century rarity: Hamburgischer Staats-Kalender for the year 1796. A significant historical document of the Hanseatic city with a coat of arms illustration on the title. Militaria & Contemporary History: Der Weltbrand (available in 2nd and 3rd editions). Illustrated magnificent bindings with striking symbolism, reflecting the mood and propaganda of the First World War era. Preussica: Frederick the Great (1901 edition). A classic of Prussian historiography in decorative condition. Literature & Genealogy: Gustav Freytag: Die Ahnen (The Ancestors) (1872 edition). A monumental work of 19th-century German literature. Art & Culture: Introduction to modern art and history of modern times (1883). Well-founded contemporary historical analyses. Miscellaneous: Titles such as Von der Wiege bis zum Grabe (From the Cradle to the Grave) (1927), a work on French pronunciation (Potsdam 1880), and a medical surgery course from around 1900 offer an interesting insight into everyday culture. Condition description: The books are in an authentic condition commensurate with their age. The bindings vary from simple brochures to richly decorated, gold-embossed linen volumes. Some with contemporary signs of wear, Fraktur script, and occasional foxing, which underscores the antique character of the collection.