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Book of the World — Saxon Chronicle Facsimile
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The Book of the World. The Saxon world chronicle. Ms. Memb. I 90 of the Gotha Research and State Library. Facsimile, commentary and documentation. 2 volumes and 1 folder. 31.5 x 23 cm or 36.5 x 26.5 cm. Heavy OLeder (lightly dusted) over fastened wooden lids with triple blind fillets and brass clasp as well as 10 brass fittings or OLeine with gold embossed in brown OSamt cassette with linen intermediate, gold fillet and large brass medal on the box lid or OPapp folder (gering rubbed and instigated). ==References====External links== One of 333 numbered copies of the special edition "in brown cowhide leather with brass fittings and a brass clasp" (total edition: 1060). The 'Saxon World Chronicle' is the first world chronicle in prose form in the German language area. ==References== ==References== The most valuable tradition of this manuscript has been preserved in Gotha, the Research and State Library. – Well-preserved.
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Book of the World — Saxon Chronicle Facsimile

Faksimile-Verlag facsimile of the Saxon Chronicle. 2 volumes and 1 map case. Leather over wood boards. Limited edition.

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800 €

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 12:10:04

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Lot Details

Lot #
1306
Currency
EUR
Location
Berlin, DE
Lot Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Auction Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Lots in Auction
388

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