Becker, W. G. The Plauische Grund near Dresden,... Lot 404

Becker, W. G. The Plauische Grund near Dresden, with regard to natural history and beautiful garden art. With an engraved folded map. Map and 16 copper plates. Nuremberg, Frauenholz, 1801. XII, 128 pp. 4°. HLdr. of the 19th century with gilt stamped title (somewhat rubbed and scuffed, slightly bumped). Sachsen Becker, W. G Der Plauische Grund bei Dresden, mit Hinsicht auf Naturgeschichte und schöne Gartenkunst. With an engraved folded map. Map and 16 copper plates. Nuremberg, Frauenholz, 1801. XII, 128 pp. 4°. HLdr. of the 19th century with gilt stamped title (somewhat rubbed and scuffed, slightly bumped). Cf. each for the EA: Graesse I, 320 - Engelmann 763 - Pritzel 7369 - Horn-Sch. 1643 - Stafleu-Cowan, 8403 - Lanckoronska-Oe. III, 49 - The volume contains the history and description of the Plauischer Grund with 16 beautiful views and 1 copper map folded several times. Second edition of this rare work, in which the scientific treatise is included in comparison to the first edition of 1799. - Browned due to paper, some dampstaining in the lower inner margin, a little (foxing) stained. A well-preserved copy overall, the copper engravings are full throughout. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.