Verzeichnis von Büchern aus allen Fächern, Landkarten, optischen und mathematischen Instrumenten, Musikalien, und einigen Kunstsachen...
Small 8vo, orig. pink wrappers. Bamberg: [1823].
The very rare sale catalogue of the library of books, maps, scientific instruments, music, and a few art objects from the collection of Stengel (1750-1822), a high government official in service to the Elector Karl Theodor of Palatinate-Bavaria and very much a product of the Enlightenment. He carried out a liberal economic policy, introduced many innovations in taxation and trade, and supported numerous civil engineering projects in the region.
Stengel was an important book and art collector and was a considerable artist in his own right. 2507 lots of books, 21 lots of music... More