Preißgesang dem zwischen Sr. Königlichen Maiestät von Preußen und der französischen Republik zu Basel am 5. April 1795 geschlossenem Frieden (Hymn for the Peace Treaty between the Royal Majesty of Prussia and the French Republic at Basel on April 5, 1795)
Erlangen: Printed by Christian Karl Gottlieb Kunstmann, 1795. First edition. Hardcover. Elephant Folio. Unpaginated [10]pp. Bound in dark half leather over light brown leather with gilt lettering and ruling on spine. Title page with engraved vignette. Engraved headpieces for both first pages in Hebrew and German. Engraved endpieces as above. Text printed in Hebrew and German throughout on facing pages.
The hymn, praises peace and the treaty alongwith the prudence of King Friedrich Wilhelm, was sung by Moses Hochheimer, Rabbi in Ansbach. It was printed by Christian Karl Gottlieb in Erlangen. This peace treaty between France and Prussia was rectified on April 5, 1795, in Basel and was the first of three treaties that established France as the dominant power in Europe, in effect breaking up the First Coalition. France was represented by François de Barthélemy, Prussia by Karl August von Hardenberg. Minor wear to binding. Pages somewhat age-toned with some creasing, small chips along edges and some light foxing. Very good condition. Item #53585
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