Der Teutschen Scharpffinnige fluge Sprüch. Teutscher Nation klug-auszgesprochene Weiszheit das ist, Deren ausz teutschen Landen erwehlten und erbornen Bäpst, Bischoff, Keyser, König ... Schertzfragen, Antworten, Gleichnussen, und was dem allem gleichförmig, von Griechen Apophthegmata genant ist : sampt einem Anhang weiser Spruchreden der vhralten Teutschen, und deren zugewandten Völcker, Teuthönen, Cimbern ...
Straßburg: Josiae Riheln Seligen Erben, 1626. First edition. Hardcover. 12mo. [36], 452, [2]pp. Original full vellum. Decorative title-page, initials, head- and tailpieces. Fascinating work better known by the title of the second edition "Apophtegmata", a highly popular collection of aphorisms and anecdotes. Some edge wear on binding with bottom of spine creased and partly detached. Some soiling on boards. Lower corners rubbed. Previous owner's signature on back of front board and dated 1764. Pages 385-402 partly detached. Very minor foxing throughout. Text in German gothic. Binding in overall good- to good, interior in very good condition. g. Item #23749
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