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Arild Huitfeldt (b. Bergenshus 1546, d. Herlufsholm 1609)

Danmarckis Rigis Krønicke. 2 vols. Cph 1652–55. Folio. With engraved portrait, engraved title page, engraved folding plate of kings (one loose) and 2 genealogical plates. Bound in cont. full vellum, bindings with cont. and new title labels on spines. Signs of wear due to age and use. (2)

"These two volumes relate the history of Denmark from the legendary King Dan and up to the death of King Christian III, 1559. Written historically reverse during the years 1595 to 1603 by the Chancellor of Denmark, Arild Huitfeldt (1546–1609).

Literature: Thesaurus 498. Bibl. Dan. III, 13.

Provenance: Flemming Erik Pedersen (1931–2020).

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Condition report on request. Please contact: books@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Books & manuscripts, 16 September 2020

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3,000–5,000 DKK

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4,000 DKK