JÖRAN NORDBERG, KONUNG CARL DEN XII:TES HISTORIA. 1-2. Stockholm 1740.
KONUNG CARL DEN XII:TES HISTORIA. 1-2.
Stockholm, Peter Momma / Peter Jöransson Nyström, 1740.
Folio. XLIV, 924; [2],708,152 pp. + 2 frontispiece portraits engraved by Eric Geringius + one engraved plate (medals). Numerous engraved text illustrations (coins and medals).
Two volumes, contemporary full calf, spines richly gilt in seven compartments. Monogram of King Charles XII on border.
First edition. In 1748 translated into French as Histoire de Charles XII, Roi de Suède. 1-4, and in 1745-51 translated into German as Leben Carl des Zwlöften, Königs in Schweden. 1-3.
The author Jöran Andersson Nordberg (1677-1744) was chaplain to the king.
Wear, autographs in ink.
Provenance
Autograph in ink: Christina Sophia Leiditz (1758-1838) married to Gustaf Hästesko af Målagård.
Exlibris: Book collection of Johan Axel Almquists and later Victor von Stedingk.
Literature
Warmholtz 5954. SBL, vol. 27, p. 161-165. Hesse 1408.