Lot no. 245
Pope, Alexander Alexander Pope's Duncias with historical notes and a letter from the translator to the obotrites. With a title vignette. Zurich, Conrad Drell, 1747. 14 p., 44 p. Cl.-8°. Later hldr. with gilt stamped label and gilt (slightly rubbed). German edition of the satirical poem by the British writer Alexander Pope, first published in 1727. The poem follows a parody of a classical goddess whose followers are driving England to ruin. - Title page waterstained, light foxing. Overall in good condition. With a title vignette. Later half leather with gilt-stamped spine label and gilt spine (slightly rubbed). - German edition of the satirical poem by the British writer Alexander Pope, first published in 1727. The poem follows a parody of a classical goddess whose followers are driving England to ruin. - Title page waterstained, light foxing. Overall in good condition. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.
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Valuable books and classical art
14163 Berlin - Germany
04/26/2025
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