Lot no. 344
Wagner, Johann Georg
Parisische Reyß, Handlung, Pundtschwur, das ist: Warhafftige Erzehlung, was sich in der zwischen dem Aller christenlichsten König zu Frankreich und Navarra Ludovico des des Namens dem XIV. an: So danne der Grossmächtigen Republic der 13. und 5. zugewandten Orthen Hochlobl. Eydtgnossschafft, in the year 1663 to Pariß verpflogenen Pundts Ernewerung, auch unterwegs in Stätt- und Orthen Ihrer Durchzug denckwürdiges zugetragen. (Solothurn), 1664. 9 nn. Bll., 44 (recte 46) p. Softcover d. Zt.
One of 2 printings in the same year, here without publisher and place. - VD17 23:288573T - J.G. Wagner was town clerk of Solothurn and, as secretary of the federal delegation, responsible for the journey and the official account of the reception at court. Contains a detailed description of this journey to Paris, including the arrival in Paris, the receptions with the king, the food, a theatre performance by Moliere, but also the robberies and pickpockets on the streets of Paris, the mockery of the French at the beards of the Confederates, the audacity of the women, etc. Somewhat browned, but with a slight tan. - Somewhat browned and slightly bumped, name on title, upper right corner of title page with small tear, good copy overall.
One of 2 prints in the same year, here without publisher and place. - J.G. Wagner was town clerk of Solothurn and as secretary of the federal delegation responsible for the journey and the official account of the reception at court. Includes a detailed description of this trip to Paris, thereby about the entry into Paris, the receptions at the King's, the meal, a theatre performance at Molière's, but also the robberies and pickpockets on the streets of Paris, the mockery of the French about the beards of the Confederates, the audacity of the women etc.. - Somewhat browned and slightly bumped, name on title, upper right corner of title page with small tear, overall a good copy.
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