Description:
Martin of Cochem (1630 or 1634-1712) Goldener Himmelsschlüssel, in an Ornate Period Binding with Large Silver Panels. Augsburg: Joseph Wolffischen, 1800. Octavo, title page printed in red and black, illustrated with full-page etchings throughout; bound in period green morocco over thin wooden boards, tooled ornately in gilt over spine and boards, with gilt and gauffered edges, and fitted with two large cast silver baroque panels in high relief that take up almost all of each board, with an integral clasp with the maker's mark IW struck twice to the clasp, some minor chipping to headcap and corners, joints with some surface cracks, generally good, 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
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