Odense, Iversens Forlag, 1777. 8vo. Uncut in the original blank wrappers. Wrappers frayed and spine with loss of papers. Previous owner's name cut out of title-page, not affecting text. Internally nice and clean. 118 pp.
Rare early Danish translation of Starck's work on freemasonry. Johann August Starck (1741–1816), German Protestant theologian, orientalist, philosopher and court preacher, who became one of the most controversial figures in the intellectual debates surrounding Freemasonry in the late eighteenth century. Connected with Freemasonry from the early 1760ies he founded a Masonic lodge in Königsberg in 1770 and developed a distinctive Masonic system known as the “Clericate,” which incorporated elements of Catholic ritual and later became associated with the influential high-degree system of the Strict Observance. (See Deutsche Biographie). Wolfstieg 23760.
Germanien, 1781. 8vo. In contemporary (original?) blank blue boards with leather title-label to spine. Wear and scratches to binding. Internally with light occassional brownspotting. Title-page with blue handcoloured frame. (12), 240, (1) pp.
Scarce first edition of one of the rarer works by Johann August Starck (1741–1816), German Protestant theologian, orientalist, philosopher and court preacher, who became one of the most controversial figures in the intellectual debates surrounding Freemasonry in the late eighteenth century. Connected with Freemasonry from the early 1760ies he founded a Masonic lodge in Königsberg in 1770 and developed a distinctive Masonic system known as the “Clericate,” which incorporated elements of Catholic ritual and later became associated with the influential high-degree system of the Strict Observance. (See Deutsche Biographie). Wolfstieg 2019.
S.N. Germanien (di Berlin Himburg) 1781 In-12 ( 155 X 95 mm ) de 6 feuillets, 240 pages, 1 feuillet d'errata, demi-basane fauve à coins, dos lisse orné ( Reliure postérieure ). EDITION ORIGINALE de l'une des publications les plus rares de STARCK. - Wolfstieg I, 2019 Weller I, 117. Reliure frottée, étiquette d'ordre sur le dos, bon exemplaire.
3913 Philadelphia, im Jahr 3913 d. i. 1809 / Berlin, 1809, bey Christian Gottfried Schöne. In-16° de [8]+246 pages, frontispice. Reliure bradel en percaline brune ancienne.
S.N. ( Fleischer ) S.L. (Frankfurt) 1785 In-12 ( 170 X 105 mm ) de 4ffnch.-360 pages, demi-chagrin framboise, dos lisse richement orné de symboles maçonniques dorés( Reliure postérieure XIXe ). EDITION ORIGINALE. Des bibliothèques "Groot - Oosten - Nederlanden" ( timbre humide ) et "Th. DE JONGHE" ( Ex-libris ). Ancienne mouillure claire marginale, bel exemplaire.
S.N. ( Fleischer ) S.L. (Frankfurt) 1785 In-12 ( 175 X 110 mm ) de 4ffnch.-360 pages, demi-veau fauve à coins, dos lisse orné de filets et palettes dorés, pièce de titre de maroquin noisette ( Reliure postérieure ). EDITION ORIGINALE. Des bibliothèques "ORDE V. VRUM.:" 'timbre humide sur la tranche de tête ) et du "GR.: O.: D.: NEDERLANDEN" ( Ex-libris ). Reliure légèrement frottée, bon exemplaire.