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AUCTION 35 | Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 at 1:00

Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 101

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Ode Sr. des Königs von Sachsen Friedrich August des Ersten Majestät am Ersten Neujahrstage nach Seiner Erhebung zur Königwörde…von den Aeltesten und Deputirten im Namen der Israelitischen Gemeinde allhier. [Ode in tribute of the King of Saxony, Friedrich August the First, Majesty, on the first day of the New Year after his coronation…from the elders and deputies in the name of the entire Israelite Community] pp. (4). Slightly foxed. 9 x 14 1/2 inches

Dresden: Hof-Buchdruckerei 1807

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $900

The Jewish community dedicated this delightful 4-page poem in honor of the coronation of His Majesty Friedrich August the First. The title was conferred by Napoleon (who is referred to in the ode as a hero). Only one other copy is recorded, in the Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden