STUDENTICA Gadendam, Johann Wilhelm. Historia Academiae Fridericianae Erlangensis qua praeter eius originem solemnia dedicationis sacra eventusqve proxime secuti reference. Addita sunt scripta tam publica quam privata academye causa concepta. 2 parts in 1 volume. 3 Bl., 54 p.; 2 Bl., 217 (recte: 221) pp., 1 Bl. With stitched folded frontispiece, folded portrait in Schabkunstmanier, 3 folded copper plates, portrait copper, medallion copper, large coat of arms copper in the text as well as some text coppers. 32.5 x 19.5 cm. Cardboard tape d.c. (stronger rubbed). Erlangen, Typographia Academica, 1744. VD18 10417524. Erman-Horn II, 2984. – The only print of the magnificently decorated volume at the opening of the University of Erlangen. Complete with all copper plates: scenic baroque cartouche as a frontispiece, portrait of Friedrich in Schabkunstmanier, city map of Erlangen, ceremonial entrance of the donors, university building, portrait by the first director Daniel de Superville and the medallion copper; the text coppers show coats of arms and coins. – The portrait in Shabkunstmannier with a larger tear. Title with shaved library stamps. A few sheets of tanned, a little flaky.