Vollständige Beschreibung der königlichen Haupt- und Residenzstadt Prag, von den ältesten bis auf die jetzigen Zeiten. Besonders für Fremde und Reisende bearbeitet. Nebst einem Anhange und einem Grundrisse der Stadt und ihrer Gegend. [Zwei Bände:] Erster Theil; Zweyter Theil

Opitz, Johann Ferdinand

Verlag: Prag - Wien: In der von Schönfeldschen Handlung 1787

Beschreibung

A very thorough description of Prague in the late 18th century, during the peak of the Enlightenment era; written by Johann Ferdinand Opiz (1741-1812), one of the most prolific and radical writers of Bohemian Enlightenment; the author deals with all neighbourhoods (including Jewish Town and Vysehrad), all public institutions, the university etc. There is also a different version of this two-volume work: with 24 copper engravings (scenes from Prague legends and and depictions of local people) and their descriptions. However, title pages are different. Two of those engravings are mounted to the boards of the first volume although they were probably taken from the original paperback cover. This copy seems to be a copy of cheaper version; only a city map is missing. /// Hardback, [8]+416, [2]+347+[31] pp., 12° (11.5 x 17.5 cm), covers worn, yellowed, stained and rubbed, corners bumped and rubbed, first volume has starting hinge (spine is slightly cracked), edges yellowed, top edges darkened, pages yellowed (some pages of second volume also very lightly foxed), second volume's title page has a large trace of ink (owner's signature was crossed out), first volume's front endpaper worn, with smudges and tears, second volume's front endpaper has pencil notes and a few smudges, map missing, condition: good Book Language/s: German. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers A19159

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Vollständige Beschreibung der königlichen ...

Verlag: Prag - Wien: In der von Schönfeldschen Handlung 1787

Einband: Softcover