Temporary Inhabitant (5 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A Tour through the Island of Rügen in the Baltic, during the year 1805, in a series of letters by Temporary Inhabitant. [Grümbke, Johann Jacob]. Translated from the German. Published by Richard Phillips, London, 1807. Disbound. Small 8vo up to 9½" tall., 64pp. with 3 plates, one of which is folding. A very rare copy in very good condition. Johann Jacob Grümbke (1771 - 1849) was a German historian and geographer. He extensively researched the history and geography of Rügen and illustrated his own works. A Tour through the Island of Rügen was Grümbke's pointed response to what he considered as inaccurate and sometimes erroneous travelogues by some of his predecessors. He describes his wanderings across the island of Rügen in 12 letters dated from July 26, 1803, to October 7, 1803.

8° , OHNE EINBAND. Condition: Befriedigend. Translated from the German. 64 Seiten mit 3 Abbildungen Titelblatt nachgedunkelt und etwas stockfleckig, Schnitt nachgedunkelt, innen leicht stockfleckig, Zustand zufriedenstellend Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1010.

Hard cover. Condition: Very Good. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Bound in green ribbed cloth (lightly dampstained) with red leather labels on spine. 64 pages. Light foxing, and staining as noted above. Dampstain across one third of the pages (no sticking). Page 55-56 torn and taped, but complete. 2 plates, one is fold out. No maps. Spine reads 1805, publication date is 1807. Terribly scarce. John Jacob Grümbke (* September 6, 1771 in Bergen, March 23, 1849 ibid) was a German historian and geographer. He extensively researched the history and culture of Rugen and was founder of rügenschen own research (German Wikipedia). This is his first published work. See also: megalithic sites of Rugen, painted by Caspar David Friedrich and others. [Some think Rügen island might have been the home of the Greek temple of Apollo, in 500 B.C. Apollo was the god of light and the sun-god who loved amber and amber was thus considered sacred. The largest deposits of amber, in the world, and those exploited the longest, were on the shores of the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. Baltic amber has a rich history of ancient trade, supported by guilds of amber craftsmen and stunning works of art. Apollo's love of music, poetry and all the fine arts, made him the perfect god for the craftsmen on the island. Annotation by Margaret Odrowaz-Sypniewska].

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1807. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 73, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 73 73.