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Kjobenhavn, 1844. First Edition. good+. Goldschmidt, M. A. (Meir Aron), Corsaren [The Corsair] Kjobenhavn, 1844. An nearly complete set from 1844. Includes issues 174 - 180; 182 - 184; 186 - 189; 193; 195 - 207; 209; 211 - 215; 215b + Tillade; 217; 219 - 223. Includes censored issue “no. 176” but with bottom corner of title page missing, replaced with newer blank paper resulting in loss of text on verso. This satirical weekly typically was issued with 8 pages with numbered columns (2-per page). Filled with short polemics and dozens of caricatures of various public figures in Denmark. A wonderful snapshot of literary and political life in mid-19th century Denmark, often the target of political and police censure due to its scathing depictions of powerful figures. CONDITION: Good++ in contemporary quarter leather with marbled boards. Leather along front hinge slightly starting. Staining and moderate wear to leather with light to moderate foxing to pages.

Kjobenhavn, 1842. First Edition. good+. Goldschmidt, M. A. (Meir Aron), Corsaren [The Corsair] Kjobenhavn, 1842. An nearly complete set from 1842. Includes issues 62, 64, 66, 69, 71 - 72, 74 - 76, 78, 81 - 82, 84 - 97, 99 - 108, 110 - 111. This satirical weekly typically was issued with 8 pages with numbered columns (2-per page). Filled with short polemics and dozens of caricatures of various public figures in Denmark. A wonderful snapshot of literary and political life in mid-19th century Denmark, often the target of political and police censure due to its scathing depictions of powerful figures. Profusely illustrated with numerous charicatures. CONDITION: Good++ in contemporary quarter leather with marbled boards. Staining and moderate wear to leather with light to moderate foxing to pages.

Berlin: Christian Friedrich Voss, 1766. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. A Classic of Art History—PMM 213 LESSING (Gotthold Ephraim ), LAOKOON : oder uber die grenzen der mahleren und poesie. mit beylaufigen erlauterungen verschiedener punkte der alten kunstgeschichte, Christian Friedrich Voss, Berlin 1766, 298pp. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. LessingÂ’s most famous work outside Germany, and a classic of art history. In Laokoon, Lessing claims that certain arts have certain limits. The rules of poetry are not the same as those of sculpture or painting, each has its unique sphere. "Laokoon is perhaps Lessing's best-known work outside Germany, and it has had a world-wide influence ... It contains the first clear statement of the truth, which is now considered axiomatic, that every art is subject to limitations, and can achieve greatness only by a clear understanding of and self-restriction to its proper function. The most telling passages, and those which have borne most fruit, are those on poetry ...… Read More