Gentz, Friedrich vonPresented most humbly to His... Lot 764

Gentz, Friedrich vonPresented most humbly to His Royal Majesty Frederick William III on his accession to the throne. Berlin, November 16, 1797. n.d., n.d., n.d. (1797). 26 S. 8°. Later hlwd. (somewhat rubbed and bumped, with residue of a label). Prussia Gentz, Friedrich von Seiner Königlichen Majestät Friedrich Wilhelm dem III bei der Thronbesteigung allerunterthänigst überreicht. Berlin, November 16, 1797. n.d., n.d., n.d. (1797). 26 S. 8°. Later hlwd. (somewhat rubbed and bumped, with residue of a label). VD18 11321946. - Holzmann-B. II, 4300 (edition of 1820). - Published in the same year with the note Berlin, Vieweg (see VD18 15301044). - "Best known was his famous missive to King Frederick William III of Prussia on his accession to the throne (1797). The fact that a Prussian official dared to give his king well-meant advice and to emphasize with a particularly strong accent that the new government should grant unconditional freedom of the press caused an almost general sensation." (ADB VIII, 579) - Separate library copy, title page stamped on verso. Well preserved.