05-31-201405-31-2014
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2730BBoston
May 31, 2014 11:00 AMCalender
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Frederick II, Emperor of Germany (1194-1250) De Arte Venandi cum Avibus

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$677$550
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2730BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 31, 2014 11:00AM

Description:

Frederick II, Emperor of Germany (1194-1250) De Arte Venandi cum Avibus. Graz, Austria: Akademische Druck, [1969].
Two folio volumes housed in publisher's suede-backed slipcase, the first a commentary volume, in half suede; the second a facsimile of the original manuscript, held at the Vatican, the facsimile volume on paper that simulates the look and feel of parchment, bound in full suede, with a hand-lettered parchment label pasted to the front board; some leather on the slipcase bumped with loss, generally good, 14 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700


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Keywords

Germany, Emperor, Frederick II, Graz, Austria