A scarce and attractive mid-19th-century German songbook, Deutsche Lieder nebst ihren Melodien, published in Leipzig by Robert Friese in 1848. This volume contains a substantial collection of German patriotic, student, drinking, folk and popular songs, each printed with staff musical notation, making it both a literary and musical document of its time. The book opens with an engraved pictorial title page and is followed by a typographic title page listing the contents: I. Vaterlandslieder II. Burschen- und Trinklieder III. Volkslieder Notably, the volume includes “Das Lied der Deutschen” (Germany’s national anthem) with musical notation, adding historical and cultural significance. ⸻ Manuscript inscription / provenance The front endpaper bears a contemporary handwritten ownership inscription, dated October 1848, with the name Just Weber (or similar; legibility as shown in images). This date places the book firmly in the politically charged year of the German revolutions of 1848, enhancing its historical interest. Additional brief handwritten notes appear on the pastedown. ⸻ Physical description • Binding: Contemporary half-leather binding with marbled paper boards • Spine: Gilt-lettered “Deutsche Lieder” • Pagination: Complete (as illustrated), with engraved title, printed text, and musical notation throughout • Illustrations: Engraved title vignette; extensive musical staves ⸻ Condition Good overall, commensurate with age. • Binding solid, with expected wear to corners, spine ends and boards • Leather rubbed and aged; marbled boards intact • Internally clean overall with age-toning, occasional light spotting and handling marks • Manuscript inscriptions clear and legible • No loose or missing pages Please review images carefully, as they form part of the description. ⸻ Notes for collectors • Early printed music book with notation and lyrics • Dated 1848, a key year in German and European history • Includes “Das Lied der Deutschen” • Attractive original binding with period handwriting