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Jens Bircherod (b. 1664, d. 1720)
J. Bircherod: Breviarium equestre, seu de Illustrissimo & Inclytissimo Equestri Ordine Elephantino [...]. Cph 1704. Folio. With engraved title vignette, 14 full-page illustrations and illustrations in text. [3], 104, [1 Errata]. Front free end paper with tear. Bound in cont. full calf with gilt spine.
Bircherod spent 30 years collecting material for this history of the Elephant order, the origin of which he claims goes back to the mythical age. The Elephant order is the highest Danish order.
Bibl. Danica II,735.
Provenance: With the book plate of Carl Juel (1706–1767), Valdemar's Castle, Tåsinge.
Books from Valdemar's Castle, 30 November 2022