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Magnificent calligraphy and brandy - manuscript...

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Magnificent calligraphy and brandy - manuscript with 21 large-format calligraphies with numerous figurative and zoological original drawings by Louis Hartmann d'Andlau in Alsace. 21 vols. (with drawings), 37 vols. (with handwritten text). - Circa 1765. hardcover (spine cover missing, binding loose, 2 pages loose). Splendid calligraphy and brandy manuscript with 21 large-format calligraphies with numerous original figurative and zoological drawings by Louis Hartmann d'Andlau in Alsace. 21 vols. (with drawings), 37 vols. (with handwritten text). - Circa 1765. hardcover (spine cover missing, binding loose, 2 pages loose). I. To the drawings. - Contains 21 page-filling calligraphies with rich floral leaf decoration and baroque knots with numerous figurative and zoological original drawings enriched with biblical quotations from the Hebrews and Thimoteus, among others. The drawings show flowers, blossoms, birds, stags, hunting scenes, soldiers, etc. II. The manuscript: The manuscript describes the estate owner's activities in the sale and bottling of brandy in a list. The lord of the manor carefully records the quantities, dates and types, as well as the buyers. In addition, the lord of the manor lists the lending of money to an officer of the Légion de Conflans. - Interesting manuscript with excellent drawings of the late Baroque period. Gorgeous calligraphy and brandy - manuscript with 21 large-format calligraphies with numerous figurative and zoological original drawings by Louis Hartmann d'Andlau in Alsace. 21 vols. (with drawings), 37 vols. (with handwritten text). - Circa 1765. hardcover (spine cover missing, binding loosened but still strong, 2 pages loose). To the drawings. - Contains 21 page-filling calligraphies with rich floral leaf decoration and baroque knots with numerous original figurative and zoological drawings enriched with biblical quotations from the Hebrews and Thimoteus, among others. The drawings show flowers, blossoms, birds, deer, hunting scenes, soldiers, etc. II. about the manuscript: The manuscript describes the estate owner's activities in the sale of spirits and bottling in a list. The lord of the manor carefully records the quantities, dates and types, as well as the buyers. In addition, the lord of the manor lists the lending of money to an officer of the Légion de Conflans. - Interesting manuscript with outstanding drawings from the late Baroque period.