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Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (1578-1637) Abschiedt der Ro. Kay. Mast. und der verordneten Churfursten, Fursten und Stande, [bound with] Specification, oder Verzeichnus Was ein jedwederer. Mainz: Heyll, 1631. Two small folio volumes bound together, Specification rare and undated, no copies in Worldcat, the Abschiedt title also rare, with two copies listed in Worldcat, text leaves browned, the two bound in contemporary parchment over thin wooden boards, remnants of clasps, 11 x 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
A6, B4; [pi]2, A-K4 (K4 blank and present).
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