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136. The first publication of Dimitrie Cantemir's famous work, "Description of Moldavia," in "Magazine for the New History and Geography," editor Anton Friedrich Büsching, in German, two volumes, Hamburg, vol. I, 1767-1769, vol. II, 1770
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 800
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 3.000
Session
Thu, 6 February 2025 18:00
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This periodical established itself as one of the most valuable of its time, publishing scientific, historical, and geographical materials. Itserialized Dimitrie Cantemir's famous work, "The Description of Moldavia", which was published separately in later volumes. The work was initially printed in the periodical as follows: in the first volume, between pages 537 and 574, and in the second volume, between pages 1-120. In the second volume, there was inserted, between the introduction numbered in roman numerals and the first page of the description, a map of Moldavia in the form of an engraving signed F.M. Rolfsem. "The Description of Moldavia" was edited by Cantemir, during his time at the Russian Imperial court, at the request of the Berlin Academy. The work is a valuable synthesis relating to the history, institutional organization, court and urban life of Moldavia, and the customs of the people of this country. It was translated into several languages, circulated throughout Europe, and earned the author well-deserved fame. The two copies are in good condition and their bindings are original.
Dimensions
custom 18 x 15 cm (each)
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This periodical established itself as one of the most valuable of its time, publishing scientific, historical, and geographical materials. Itserialized Dimitrie Cantemir's famous work, "The Description of Moldavia", which was published separately in later volumes. The work was initially printed in the periodical as follows: in the first volume, between pages 537 and 574, and in the second volume, between pages 1-120. In the second volume, there was inserted, between the introduction numbered in roman numerals and the first page of the description, a map of Moldavia in the form of an engraving signed F.M. Rolfsem. "The Description of Moldavia" was edited by Cantemir, during his time at the Russian Imperial court, at the request of the Berlin Academy. The work is a valuable synthesis relating to the history, institutional organization, court and urban life of Moldavia, and the customs of the people of this country. It was translated into several languages, circulated throughout Europe, and earned the author well-deserved fame. The two copies are in good condition and their bindings are original.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
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