Stackelberg, Otto Magnus von.

First German edition, folio (373 x 250mm.), hand-coloured engraved frontispiece and 30 plates (numbered 1-30 with captions in French and German), original blue boards, [Blackmer 1591; Droulia 1956], binding detached and rather worn

Ernest Augustus, King of Hannover, stamp on title

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This is the second authorised edition of Stackelberg's work, but the first in German, published in Germany, where he lived from 1829-1833. It had first appeared in 1825 in Rome and this edition is Stackelberg's response to the pirated editions which had begun to appear. It is the only edition to contain his text and and an extra plate (no.30, Femme de Missolonghi). This is part one of an intended two part work. The second part, the 'Gebräuche' or 'Usages', which did not begin publishing until 1835, was still unfinished at Stackelberg's death in 1837.