Clavis Diplomatica:. Tradens Specimina Veterum Scripturarum, Nimirum Alphabeta Varia, Compendia Scribendi Medii Aevi, Notariorum Veterum Signa Nonnulla Curiosa, Una Cum Alphabeto Instrumenti et Abbreviaturis.

Published by Sumtibus Haeredum B. Nic. Foersteri et Filii, Hanover, 1737

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First Edition. Hardcover. Includes: Johannis Mabillonii Commentatio de variis scripturarum veterum generibus, quae in opere ipsius diplomatico constituit lib. I. cap. XI (p. [57]-75); Burcardi Gotthelffii Struvii Dissertatio de criteriis manuscriptorum (p. [76]-101); and "Observatio de significatione literae C ." (p. [102]-112) "Appendix XIV. diplomatum et documentorun [sic] ineditorum": p. [69]-80 (at end). Engraved arms on titlepage of George II of England [the dedicatee]. Baring (1690-1753) was a German historian and an assistant conservator at the Hanoverian Library. There he built a "diplomatic library;" this work is the embodiment of his research and work. (Brunet I, 656) Ownership signature (dated) of Heinrich [Henry] Buhl (1848-1907), son of vintner and politician Franz Peter Buhl and a renowned legal scholar. Very early, likely original, boards, textblock untrimmed. Clavis Diplomatica is a foundational work in the field of diplomatics (the study of historical documents) that serves as a guide to deciphering old scripts, abbreviations, and notarial signs, featuring various alphabets and writing conventions from the Middle Ages, often with examples in engraved plates. Originally published in Latin, it is essential for historians and legal scholars for analyzing the structure, style, and authenticity of historical records, and modern editions are often reproductions of the original text. Uncommon generally, quite scarce in original state. Noted flaws notwithstanding, a handsome copy of this minor classic. Light shelf/edge wear, boards through, light even toning/soiling to boards (heavier at spine), title in ink at spine, no fep/blanks (and no indication there ever were), small wormage area near tail at rear (does not involve any text), ownership signature at front pastedown and title-page, six leaves show small brittle areas near bottom edge (five on plate pages, one slightly touches printing area, most professionally repaired), light even toning to textblock, else tight, bright and unmarred. Toned light tan paper boards, woodcut decorative elements throughout, two fold-out plates. 4to. 112pp; 80pp; plus non-pag plate pages (1; 6; 18; 6). Illus. (b/w plates). Appendix. In Latin.…

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Clavis Diplomatica:. Tradens Specimina Veterum Scripturarum, Nimirum Alphabeta Varia, Compendia Scribendi Medii Aevi, Notariorum Veterum Signa Nonnulla Curiosa, Una Cum Alphabeto Instrumenti et Abbreviaturis.
Author
Baring, Daniel Eberhard
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Sumtibus Haeredum B. Nic. Foersteri et Filii, Hanover
Publication year
1737
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Hardcover
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First Edition.
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Lux Mentis specializes in fine first editions and rarities, books that have been treasured and will continue to be treasured. Whatever your interests - Americana, fiction, film, children's books, art, travel, or the history of ideas - Lux Mentis provides a diverse selection. Lux Mentis offers a range of client services. We will appraise your current collection, or help you to build or extend your personal library. Every bit as importantly, we are experts at helping to find the perfect gift. We are actively seeking to acquire fine books and entire libraries, and will readily place items on consignment if and when you decide to sell. At Lux Mentis we offer careful research, an unusual inventory, individualized service, and an expert staff. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for on the web site, contact us and we will do our best to assist you with your individual needs.…

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