1702 Oeconomus prudens ILLUSTRATED 2 FOLIO VOLUMES antique in GERMAN

Florinus, Franz PhilippOeconomus prudens et legalis. Oder Allgemeiner Klug- und Rechts- Verständiger Haus-Vatter, bestehend in Neun Buchern. Ferner sind alle obige Bucher und Capitel, mit Rechtlichen Anmerckungen ... versehen, Durch Johann Christoph Donauern, ... Durchaus mit schonen und netten hierzu dienlichen, sowol eingedruckten, als Folio-Kupffern versehen. Nuremberg, Knorz and Adelbulner for Riegel; 17022 volumesFolio:  9 by 13.5 inches With 38 (of 40) copperplates, numerous text engravings 5 (of 7) leaves, pp. 1-856; pp. (857)-1230 (excluding 1125-1128), 178 pages, 28 leaves. - Lindner 11.0615.0. Schwerdt I, 177. Horn-A. 255. Humpert 8621.-First edition. "Beyond Hohberg... the most comprehensive and most lavishly illustrated work, the outward highlight of German household literature" (NDB). The volume covers "common economics" in 9 books: 1. General; 2. Construction, Equipment, Weather, Seasons; 3. Agriculture; 4. Horticulture; 5. Horse and Cattle Breeding; 6. Silkworms, Bees, Fish; 7. Baking, Brewing, Slaughtering (also Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate); 8. Anatomy, Diseases, Medicines; 9. Short Cookbook. All richly illustrated. Original leather bindings, worn, with some damages, one of the spine detached, with missing lower part  Interior worn, some copperplates and text leaves damaged, several leaves loose and missing, or frayed, lacks general titleText in German==========================The Oeconomus prudens et legalis, a significant early example of economic literature, deals with prudent and proper economic management in nine volumes.It contains advice on child-rearing and marital duties, on construction and agriculture, urban management, gardening, silk production, and food production, as well as a collection of household remedies and recipes from the Baroque period. In this weighty work, the understanding of the role of the father of the household was programmatically developed parallel to the role of the regent.Thus, elaborately crafted and illustrated with outstanding copperplate engravings, it paints an exemplary picture of the political and economic function of the father's role in the early 18th century.=========================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florinus, Franz Philipp Oeconomus prudens et legalis. Oder Allgemeiner Klug- und Rechts- Verständiger Haus-Vatter, bestehend in Neun Buchern. Ferner sind alle obige Bucher und Capitel, mit Rechtlichen Anmerckungen ... versehen, Durch Johann Christoph Donauern, ... Durchaus mit schonen und netten hierzu dienlichen, sowol eingedruckten, als Folio-Kupffern versehen. Nuremberg, Knorz and Adelbulner for Riegel; 1702 2 volumes Folio:  9 by 13.5 inches  With 38 (of 40) copperplates, numerous text engravings  5 (of 7) leaves, pp. 1-856; pp. (857)-1230 (excluding 1125-1128), 178 pages, 28 leaves.  - Lindner 11.0615.0. Schwerdt I, 177. Horn-A. 255. Humpert 8621.- First edition. "Beyond Hohberg... the most comprehensive and most lavishly illustrated work, the outward highlight of German household literature" (NDB). The volume covers "common economics" in 9 books: 1. General; 2. Construction, Equipment, Weather, Seasons; 3. Agriculture; 4. Horticulture; 5. Horse and Cattle Breeding; 6. Silkworms, Bees, Fish; 7. Baking, Brewing, Slaughtering (also Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate); 8. Anatomy, Diseases, Medicines; 9. Short Cookbook. All richly illustrated. Original leather bindings, worn, with some damages, one of the spine detached, with missing lower part   Interior worn, some copperplates and text leaves damaged, several leaves loose and missing, or frayed, lacks general title Text in German ========================== The Oeconomus prudens et legalis, a significant early example of economic literature, deals with prudent and proper economic management in nine volumes. It contains advice on child-rearing and marital duties, on construction and agriculture, urban management, gardening, silk production, and food production, as well as a collection of household remedies and recipes from the Baroque period. In this weighty work, the understanding of the role of the father of the household was programmatically developed parallel to the role of the regent. Thus, elaborately crafted and illustrated with outstanding copperplate engravings, it paints an exemplary picture of the political and economic function of the father's role in the early 18th century. =========================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Historical
• Binding:Leather
• Subject:Illustrated
• Language:German
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1702