BARING (Daniel-Eberhardt). Clavus diplomatica, containing ex - Lot 87

BARING (Daniel-Eberhardt). Clavus diplomatica, containing examples of ancient manuscripts... Hanover, Heirs of B. Nic. Förster and Son, 1737. In-4, ivory vellum, speckled edges (contemporary binding). Second edition, following the original of 1735, of the principal work by the German historian Baring (1690–1735) devoted to historical and paleographic research. It is illustrated with 33 plates of facsimiles of ancient scripts taken from chancery documents, notarial deeds, charters, etc., dating from the Middle Ages and the sixteenth century. A red-ink stamp has been blacked out on the title page. A few foxing spots and minor stains on the front cover, nothing serious.

Estimate:£166.93

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