Gobler, Justinus Chronica und Historien der Braunschweigischen... Lot n° 39

Gobler, Justinus Chronicles and histories of the Brunswick princes, origin, lineage and family ... In times past poorly described in rhyme, but now ... improved, and gone out in truck. Title with woodcut initial, border and portrait vignette. Frankfurt a.M., Egenolffs Erben, 1566. 1 nn., 53 num., 1 nn. Leaf. 4°. Late. Vellum binding (V-joint cracked and cover partly loose, spine damaged and with defects). VD16 G 2293 - Goedeke II, 324, 17 - Graesse III, 98 - Stintzing-Landsberg I, 585, 18 - Rare first edition of Gobler's rhyming chronicle, which, according to Graesse, goes back to the 13th century Brunswick rhyming chronicle "Kronika fan Sassen", in which the history of the Saxon dynasty is presented. - Title stamped, browned due to paper, some browning and foxing in margins. Title with woodcut initial, -border and -portrait vignette. Later binding with pergamin cover (joint burst and cover partly loose, spine damaged and with missing parts). - Rare first edition of Gobler's rhyming chronicle, which according to Graesse goes back to the 13th century Brunswick rhyming chronicle "Kronika fan Sassen" and in which the history of the Saxon dynasty is presented. - Title stamped, paper browned, some browning and foxing in margins. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.