1830 Catalog Ofver Skara Kongl. Gymnasii Bibliothek Wilhelm Luth Swedish 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! Catalog Ofver Skara Kongl. Gymnasii Bibliothek [Wilhelm Luth] 1830 C. M. Torin : Skara 8" by 6.5" [3], iv-vi, [1], viii-xi, [2], 2-644pp SUMMARY A scarce first edition of this detailed and fascinating catalog of the books held in the Katedralskolan in Skara, Sweden, compiled by the librarian of the school. First Edition,Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work. A scarce work. Collated, complete. Library catalog of the school library of Katedralsklona, the Cathedral School, in Skara, Sweden. The catalogue is detailed, showing an expanse of antique and educational works. This classed catalog shows the required reading in the educational system of Sweden in the early nineteenth century, thus a fascinating insight into Swedish history. Katedralskolan is one of Sweden's oldest Upper Secondary Schools. The school was founded in 1641 by the Diocese of Skara and its bishop, Jonas Magni Wexionensis. The founding of the school was approved by Queen Christina. For hundreds of years before the founding of Katedralskolan, the school has been used as a priest training school, having been founded for that purpose in the thirteenth century. Famous students of the school include the chemist Torben Bergman, the writer Johannes Edfelt, the poet Johan Henrik Kellgren, and the composer and politician Gunnar Wennerberg. Compiled by Wilhelm Luth, who was the librarian of the school from 1808 to 1844. CONDITION In the original handmade paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Light marks to the boards and spine. A little fading to the spine. Spine label text has faded. Small amount of loss to the rear joint. Very small chip to the spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of light handling marks. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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