‎Kierkegaard, Soeren‎
‎Either / Or‎

‎Enten – Eller. Et Livs=Fragment udgivet af Victor Eremita. Anden Udgave. Første Deel, indeholdende A.’s Papirer + Anden Deel, indeholdende B.’s Papirer, Breve til A. - [KIERKEGAARD’S OWN PERSONAL COPY OF EITHER-OR, WITH HIS OWN CORRECTIONS]‎

‎Kjøbenhavn, Reitzel, 1849. 8vo. XIV, (2), 320" (4), 250 pp. Bound in one original green full cloth binding with blindstamped decorative borders to boards and blindstamped lines and gilt title to spine. Rebacked preserving most of the original spine. White moiré end-papers and all edges gilt. Corners bumped. First title-page browned and brownspotting throughout. Previous owner’s neat pencil annotations about the history of the copy to back free end-paper and annotations/corrections in Kierkegaard’s hand to pp. 208 and 275 of vol. 1.‎

‎Kierkegaard’s own personal copy of the second issue of Either-Or, with his own corrections – one of them correcting a “not” to an “either”! This copy is with all likelihood nr. 2116 of the auction catalogue of Kierkegaard’s book collection – there merely described as “dainty binding with gilt edges”. The title-gilding on the spine, including the types, the fond, and the size, is identical to that of the five presentation-bindings of the second edition of Either-Or that have been preserved and identified (the ones for Hertz, Andersen, and Winther being the only ones with the presentation-inscription preserved). The spine- and the border-decoration, however, differs, as there is no decorative border on the other copies, which all have gilt volume-identification on them. This is clearly one of the dainty copies Kierkegaard had made, but differing somewhat from the copies he gave away. The style of the handwritten corrections is identical to those in Kierkegaard’s copy of Stadier paa Livets Vei (Stages on Life’s Way) (ex the collection of Muüllertz). The two corrections are:Vol. 1 p. 208: correcting “ret” to “vel”, i.e. meaning to change the sentence “One rightfully feels” to “One presumably feels”Vol. 1 p. 275: correcting “ikke” to “enten”, i.e. meaning to change the sentence “I could not use the conversation…” to “I could either use the conversation…” The two errors were first publicly identified with the publication of Kierkegaard’s collected works half a century later. It is absolutely magnificent to have here what is with all likelihood Kierkegaard’s own personal copy of his magnum opus, with his own handwritten corrections in it. In the light of the history of the work, it makes perfect sense for Kierkegaard to have used and read the second edition of the work. Kierkegaard’s magnum opus Either-Or is considered the foundational work of existentialism and doubtlessly the most famous work by the greatest Scandinavian philosopher of all times, who ""is now generally considered to be, however eccentric, one of the most important Christian philosophers"" (PMM 314). Kierkegaard's monumental magnum opus seminally influenced later as well as contemporary philosophy and ranks as one of the most important works of philosophy of modern times. Either-Or is the earliest of Kierkegaard’s major works and the work with which he begins his pseudonymous authorship. Kierkegaard’s pseudonymity is an entire subject unto its own. The various cover names he uses play a significant role in his way of communicating and are essential to the understanding of his philosophical and religious messages. And it all properly begins here, with his groundbreaking magnum opus. Conjuring up two distinctive figures with diverging beliefs and modes of life – the aesthetic “A” of Part One, and the ethical B (note that this is the first “pseudonym” that Kierkegaard uses, in his earliest articles – no. I above)/Judge Vilhelm of Part Two, Kierkegaard presents us with the most basic reflections on the search for a meaningful existence, seen from two completely different philosophical views. This masterpiece of duality explores the foundational conflict between the ethical and the aesthetical, providing us along the way with the now so famous contemplations on music (Mozart), drama, boredom, pleasures, virtues, and, probably most famously, seduction (and rejection – The Seducer’s Diary). It is primarily Judge Vilhelm from Part Two of Either-Or that has bestowed upon Kierkegaard the reputation as the Father of Existentialism. His emphasis on taking ownership of oneself and the importance of making choices has made him the (first) personification of Existentialism and the idea that one does not passively develop into the self that he or she should be or ought to become. Kierkegaard went to great lengths to ensure that the public would not know the identity of the author was of Either-Or. He even had the draft of the work done by several hands, so that employees at the printer’s would also be deceived. Despite his efforts, however, it did not take long for the public to guess that Kierkegaard had written this astounding work. But Kierkegaard himself kept up the façade and did not accept authorship until several years later. Nothing Kierkegaard did was left to chance, which his carefully chosen pseudonyms also reflect. This also spills over in his presentation-inscriptions, which follow as strict a pattern as the pseudonyms themselves – he never signed himself the author, if his Christian name was not listed as the author on the title-page. And seeing that he had not accepted authorship of Either-Or and is not mentioned by name anywhere on the title-page (also not as the editor nor publisher as with the other pseudonymous works), he was not able to give away copies of his magnum opus, which is why no presentation-copy of the first edition exists. The appearance of the second edition of this monumental work was, naturally, carefully planned. Either-Or first appeared in 1843, and due to the great demand for the work, which had originally only been printed in ca 525 copies, it had quickly been sold out" but Kierkegaard refused to have it reprinted. In 1849, finally, he decided to let it appear again, in a textually unchanged version. When the second edition appeared (recte second issue), Kierkegaard had meanwhile owned up to the authorship of Either-Or. He had done so in 1846, in his Concluding Unscientific Postscript to The Philosophical Fragments (own translation): “For the sake of manners and etiquette I hereby acknowledge, what can hardly in reality be of interest to anybody to know, that I am, as one says, the author of Either-Or (Victor Eremita), Copenhagen in February 1843...”. Now, finally, Kierkegaard could give away his magnum opus! In his Papers from 1849, Kierkegaard states (own translation): “The poets here at home each received a copy of Either-Or. I thought it my duty and now I was able to do it because now one cannot reasonably claim that a conspiracy is made concerning the book. -because the book is now old and its crisis over. Of course they were given the copy from Victor Eremita...” (Pap., X1A 402). Naturally, because “as little as I in Either-Or is the Seductor or the Assessor, as little am I the publisher Victor Eremita, exactly as little" he is a poetically-real subjective thinker, as he is also found in “in vino veritas.” “ (the postscript to the Postscript, 1846) But he only sent few copies to very choice people, fewer than he did most of his other works, and only three copies have been identified (to Henrik Hertz, Christian Winther, and Hans Christian Andersen). Three further copies in gift-bindings corresponding to these have been identified, but in these copies, the leaf with the presentation-inscription has also been torn out. He must have given away yet another copy – one presumably not being on vellum-paper, as, according to his own notes, he had asked the printers for six copies on vellum paper (see Pap., Vol. X, part five, p. (203).) -, making the total known (albeit not all identified) number of copies seven. “Two copies in a binding corresponding to Hertz’s copy have been traced, but in both, the front free end-paper has been torn out. It leads one to think that the completely unusual presentation inscription (signed by Victor Eremita!), for the immediate posterity has been of such a curious nature that it has tempted autograph hunters on several occasions.” (Tekstspejle, p. 97, translated from Danish). “The other book, of which the recipients stand out is the second edition of Either-Or, which appeared in May 1849. The first edition from 1843 had been sold out for several years, but Kierkegaard had refused to have it reprinted. In our context we must remember that in 1843, he was unable to send gift copies of the first edition… When, in 1843, he lets Either-Or be reprinted in textually unaltered form, he has meanwhile (1846) admitted to authorship of the work. But the wording on the title-pages of the two leaves does not allow him to sign the dedication “from the Author” or “from the publisher” or the like.” (Tekstspejle p. 96, translated from Danish). Either-Or is now not only the title of Kierkegaard’s most famous and widely read work, it is also a phrase that summarizes much of the thinking for which he is best known and a cornerstone of what we now characterize as Existentialism. The first edition caused a sensation. The second issue (termed “edition”, although it is textually unaltered) is not only the first edition of the work to appear after Kierkegaard had acknowledged authorship of it and thus also confirmed being one and the same with his most famous pseudonym, it is also the first of Kierkegaard’s works to appear in a second edition or issue. The second edition of the work is thus also of the utmost importance and is one of the only important second editions of any of Kierkegaard’s works. Only a few months after Kierkegaard died (11th of November 1855), at the beginning of April 1856, his books were put up for sale. The sale was an event which created stir among scholars all over Denmark, and the event drew large crowds. Everyone wanted a piece of the recently deceased legend, and bidding was lively. The average price for the single items was nearly a rix-dollar a very high price for that time. As the old Herman Lynge wrote in a letter on the 22nd of May (The Royal Library, Recent Letters, D.), to the famous collector F.S. Bang, “At the sale of Dr. Søren Kierkegaard’s books everything went at very high prices, especially his own works, which brought 2 or 3 times the published prices”.” (Rohde Auction Catalogue, p. LVIJ). Many authors, philosophers, and scholars were present in the auction room, which was completely full, as was the Royal Library, who bought ca 80 lots. “Many of the books, not only his own, were paid for with much higher prices than in the book shops” (In Morgenposten no. 99, 30. April 1856, written by “P.”, translated from Danish). ""Some books were bought by libraries where they still are today, others were bought by private people, who sometimes wrote their names in the front of the books and thus, indirectly, stated that they came from Kierkegaard’s book collection… The edition (of the auction catalogue, 1967) registers all books from Kierkegaard’s book collection that it has hitherto been possible to identify – either in public or in private ownership… All in all, nearly a couple of hundred volumes – i.e. ca. 10 % – of the Kierkegaardian book collection is said to be rediscovered…"" (Rohde). Thus, today, books from Kierkegaard’s library are of the utmost scarcity. Only very few are still possible to acquire, and they hardly ever appear on the market. PMM: 314Himmelstrup 21 The present copy is no. 14 in Girsel's ""Kierkegaard"" (The Catalogue) which can be found here.‎

‎From either or a brief explanation of some phenomena in nature. In Russian (ask‎

‎From either or a brief explanation of some phenomena in nature. In Russian (ask us if in doubt)/Ot chego i ot togo ili kratkoe obyasnenie nekotorykh yavleniy v prirode. Short description: In Russian (ask us if in doubt).C-Pb. Type. Konrad Wingeber 1835. 98 s. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb9641fc97b42a38ca‎

‎SOAP.Commissioned by Florida State University, Performed in Sarasota on February 3 and 4, 1965. Like the preceding work, this was first discussed in conference and then performed only once, without rehearsal and without spectators. Appropriate sites were chosen by the participants shortly before performance. Actions in parentheses are alternatives given to participants: either or both may be enacted - Originaltyposkript von Kaprow handschriftlich signiert. (dazu): ders.: Seife. Typoskriptdurchschlag der Übersetzung von Tomas Schmit.‎

‎(cC. 1966). Je 2 Seiten.‎

‎Sohm, Happening & Fluxus Materialien. - Originalskript. Druckvorlage für die geplante, aber nie erschienene Anthologie in der edition et. Der Text erschien gedruckt 1966 in der Sammlung "Some recent happenings" in der Something Else Press in der Reihe 'A Great Bear Pamphlet' S.12-13. - 1964 wurde der Text von Kaprow auf der Schallplatte "How to Make a Happening" vorgelesen. "A program is nothing more than a short list of situations or images jotted down on a few sheets of paper. Sometimes they have some notes attached at the end. These programs are sent out to a group of people that might be interested in participating. Those who are come to a meeting where the happening is discussed and the practical details of who does what and when are ironed out. Then, as soon as possible, the piece is put into action. (...) The program is just literature, not the happening themselve". (Kaprow in "How to make a Happening") zu diesem Text. - Dazu die deutsche Übersetzung von Tomas Schmit. - Die Blätter mit dem Originalscript mit Faltspuren und wenigen Flecken.‎

‎The Compleat Fencing-Master: in which is fully described all the Guards, Parades and Lessons, belonging to the small-sword; as, also The best rules for Playing against either Artists or Ignorants, with blunts or sharps. Together With Directions how to Behave in Single Combat on Horse-Back : Illustrated with Figures representing the most necessary Postures. ‎

‎LONDON Printed for Dorman Newman at the King's-Arms in the Poultry 1691 un volume (155 x 100 mm), [12] ff. 167 pp. [8] ff. Reliure en basane brune, dos à nerfs (reliure ancienne). ( PREMIER PLAT MANQUANT, dos frotté avec des manques, second plat détaché et frotté, pages de gardes manquantes, exemplaire rogné, brunissures, IL MANQUE LA PLANCHE n° 11, petite perte de papier au feuillet 151-152, important manque à la planche 5 avec la présence d'une restauration maladroite, coupures et petit manque aux planches 6-7-8, erreur de pagination : lire " 167 " au lieu de " 197 " ). Deuxième édition de cet important traité sur l'escrime. 11 PLANCHES GRAVÉES (sur 12). Exemplaire à relier. RARE.‎

‎Memoirs historical and military :. containing a distinct view of all the considerable states of Europe. With an accurate account of the wars in which they have been engaged, from the year 1672, to the year 1710. Interspersed with various reflections on the views, politicks, and interests of the several princes and republicks, by whom those wars were commenced or sustained. With large observations on their characters, considered either as ambitious or pacific powers. Together with remarks on the conduct and abilities of their ministers, generals, governors of places, and other officers, in the plans and execution of the several operations of war wherein they were employed. Translated from the French. With preliminary remarks and a military dictionary, explaining the difficult terms in the art of war, by the translator‎

‎Londres, T. Woodward & C. Davis, 1735 - 1736 2 vol. in-8, xxxv pp., [2] ff. n. ch. de table des chapitres, 408 pp., [4] ff. n. ch. d'index ; [2] ff. n. ch. (titre, table des chapitres), 368 pp., [51] ff. n. ch. de dictionnaire, avec 35 petits bois gravés dans le texte, veau fauve, dos à faux-nerfs ornés de filets et fleurons à froid, pièces de titre et de tomaison cerise, encadrement de double filet doré sur les plats, tranches mouchetées de rouge (reliure de l'époque). Dos entièrement refaits à époque moderne, disparate du plat inférieur du volume I d'avec les trois autres, gardes renouvelées.‎

‎Première traduction anglaise des célèbres Mémoires sur la guerre de M. le Marquis de Feuquière, parus d'abord en 1731 comme le tome IV du Code Militaire de Briquet, puis en 1735-36 sous forme de titre séparé, à l'adresse de Londres, procuré par le frère de l'auteur Jules de Pas de Feuquières.Le marquis de Feuquières (1648-1711) fit une importante carrière militaire. Il s'illustra particulièrement pendant les guerres de Hollande et de la ligue d'Augsbourg. En 1689, il fut nommé gouverneur de Bordeaux mais à la suite d'une opposition avec le maréchal de Villeroy, la disgrâce royale assombrit les dernières années de sa vie.Ses Mémoires n'en sont pas à proprement parler : "C'est une œuvre de technique militaire, dans laquelle l'auteur passe en revue tout ce qu'un bon officier doit connaître et émet de nombreuses réflexions que lui suggère son expérience de la guerre. Il ne s'en tient pas uniquement à la théorie pure, il choisit des exemples de sièges, de batailles, de marches, etc., pour prouver l'utilité de ses réflexions et fait ainsi, souvent avec de grands détails, l'histoire des faits militaires principaux qui se sont produits dans la seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle" (Bourgeois et André).SHF, Bourgeois & André, II, 856. Jordan, 1181Un seul exemplaire de cette traduction au CCF (BnF). - - VENTE PAR CORRESPONDANCE UNIQUEMENT - LIEN DE PAIEMENT, NOUS CONSULTER.‎