Leti, GregorioThe life of the world-famous protector... Lot 715

Leti, GregorioThe life of the world-famous protector Olivier Cromwel of Engelland. From the Italian ... as well as other French and English writers ... compiled by M(agister Ludwig Friedrich) Vischer. 2 parts in 1 volume. With engraved. Frontispiece and 31 (of 32) copper plates. Hamburg, S. Heyl and G. Liebezeit, 1710. 7 p., 399, 424 p., 10 p. (index). Cl.-8°. Central hardcover (somewhat scuffed, rubbed and bumped). Cromwell, Oliver Leti, Gregorio Das Leben des Welt-berühmten Protectors Olivier Cromwel Von Engelland. From the Italian ... as well as other French and English scribes ... compiled by M(agister Ludwig Friedrich) Vischer. 2 parts in 1 volume. With engraved. Frontispiece and 31 (of 32) copper plates. Hamburg, S. Heyl and G. Liebezeit, 1710. 7 p., 399, 424 p., 10 p. (index). Cl.-8°. Central hardcover (somewhat scuffed, rubbed and bumped). First German edition. - Barcia, Leti 208 - Coll. Böhme 814 - ADB XL, 66 - VD18 10219862. - Exemplary translation and adaptation of the biography of Cromwell (1599-1658). Vischer, whose work the two publishers dedicated to the Hamburg mayor Lucas von Bostel, expanded the biography using French and English sources. - The engravings mostly show portraits, as well as commemorative coins, a plan of La Rochelle, etc., as often the plate with the beheading of Charles I is missing. - With bookplate of the chamber singer Eugen Degele (1834-1886). - The rear endpapers somewhat shaded with glue, browned due to paper, only occasional light brown spotting. Overall a very well-preserved copy with nuanced copper plates. 2 parts in 1 vol. With 31 (of 32) copper engraved plates. Cont. leather binding (slightly rubbed, bumped a. stained).- The plates mostly depict portraits, as well as coins, a plan of La Rochelle, etc., as often the plate with the beheading of Charles I is missing. - With bookplate of Eugen Degele (1834-1886). - The rear endpapers somewhat glue-stained, browned due to paper, only occasional light brown spotting. Overall a very well-preserved copy with nuanced copper plates. 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.