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'Beschreibung und Contrafactur Der Vornembster Stat Der Welt' number 125 of a limited edition of 300. 6 volumes. German text with accompanying booklets in German. One 4 page enclosure in English. Vol 1. 40pp illustrated + plates + [6] + 62 double page cold maps + commentary. Vol 2. 15[1]pp + [10] + 59 double page cold maps + commentary + [8]pp. Vol 3. 15[1]pp + [10] + 59 double page cold maps + commentary + [20]pp. Vol 4. 15[1]pp + [4] + 58 double page cold maps + commentary + [20]pp. Vol 5. 18pp + [14] + 69 double page cold maps + commentary + [8]pp. Vol 6. 15[1]pp + 58 double page cold maps + commentary + [8]pp general index. The six volumes are bound in brown, period style, full calf with raised bands and ornate gilt decoration to boards. All six volumes are 'housed' with their accompanying booklets in lined slipcases. Biro mark on fore edge of one plate, no impact on image. A handsome set in fine condition. NB Heavy items please contact us directly for details of our preferential carriage rates.…