Christian Moritz Engelhardt - Signed! - Der Ritter von Stauffenberg - 1823
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First edition (1823) of Signed! – Der Ritter von Stauffenberg by Christian Moritz Engelhardt, a German illustrated medieval epic in 150 pages, bound in vellum, with a handwritten, author-signed dedication dated 29 March 1838 to Mr. Duvernoy, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Strasbourg.
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An exceptionally rare first edition of the significant medieval epic “Der Ritter von Stauffenberg”, published in Strasbourg in 1823 at the personal expense of the Alsatian scholar Christian Moriz Engelhardt. This specific copy is a completely unique presentation copy featuring a handwritten, signed dedication by the author himself, dated March 29, 1838, and addressed to Mr. Duvernoy, the Dean of the local Faculty of Sciences. The work is based on the original medieval manuscript from the Strasbourg Public Library and is complemented by an extensive historical-archaeological commentary comparing the text with other rare sources.
The outstanding collector's value of the entire work is highlighted by a complete set of 26 precise full-page lithographic plates. These detailed and faithful reproductions depict medieval manuscript illuminations, knightly armor, period tournaments, banquets, costumes, and the coats of arms of the Stauffenberg lineage. The book also includes a complete contemporary subscription list featuring names of the European nobility and prominent scholars of the era.
The book has been rebound into a luxurious and solid half-parchment (half-vellum) binding, utilizing the demanding bookbinding technique known as vazba na fachy / mounted on guards (guarded structure). All leaves, including the original paper cover, are precisely attached to narrow paper guards inserted into the binding. As a result, the book block holds perfectly, opens with ease, and the entire printed area remains completely visible and undamaged by the spine gutter. The parchment spine with a clean black-stamped title and the marbled paper boards show minimal shelf wear, with a minor brown spot present on the back cover. The internal text pages bear a natural patina with age-related foxing, which is more frequent in places across the text, but significantly less present on the lithographic plates themselves; the author's dedication at the beginning is perfectly legible and undamaged.
The book will be very carefully packaged and shipped promptly via a reliable international courier.
Seller's Story
We are a partnership of three established antiquarian bookshops in Prague: Antikvariát Radhošťská, Antikvariát Dlážděná, and Antikvariát Vltavín.
Together, we bring decades of experience in sourcing, researching, and handling rare books, prints, maps, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, and other historical and collectible objects. Our material comes from private collections, family estates, libraries, and long-standing contacts throughout the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
We are particularly passionate about antiquarian and collectible books, fine prints, Prague-related material, art publications, bibliofilia, early editions, historical documents, and unique objects with cultural or historical significance. Alongside books, we regularly offer graphic art, old maps, posters, and carefully selected collectibles that we believe deserve an international audience.
Every lot is individually chosen for its quality, rarity, historical interest, or visual appeal. We strive to provide accurate descriptions, careful research, and secure professional packaging to ensure that each item reaches its new owner safely.
From the heart of Prague, we are delighted to share the rich cultural heritage of Central Europe with collectors around the world.
An exceptionally rare first edition of the significant medieval epic “Der Ritter von Stauffenberg”, published in Strasbourg in 1823 at the personal expense of the Alsatian scholar Christian Moriz Engelhardt. This specific copy is a completely unique presentation copy featuring a handwritten, signed dedication by the author himself, dated March 29, 1838, and addressed to Mr. Duvernoy, the Dean of the local Faculty of Sciences. The work is based on the original medieval manuscript from the Strasbourg Public Library and is complemented by an extensive historical-archaeological commentary comparing the text with other rare sources.
The outstanding collector's value of the entire work is highlighted by a complete set of 26 precise full-page lithographic plates. These detailed and faithful reproductions depict medieval manuscript illuminations, knightly armor, period tournaments, banquets, costumes, and the coats of arms of the Stauffenberg lineage. The book also includes a complete contemporary subscription list featuring names of the European nobility and prominent scholars of the era.
The book has been rebound into a luxurious and solid half-parchment (half-vellum) binding, utilizing the demanding bookbinding technique known as vazba na fachy / mounted on guards (guarded structure). All leaves, including the original paper cover, are precisely attached to narrow paper guards inserted into the binding. As a result, the book block holds perfectly, opens with ease, and the entire printed area remains completely visible and undamaged by the spine gutter. The parchment spine with a clean black-stamped title and the marbled paper boards show minimal shelf wear, with a minor brown spot present on the back cover. The internal text pages bear a natural patina with age-related foxing, which is more frequent in places across the text, but significantly less present on the lithographic plates themselves; the author's dedication at the beginning is perfectly legible and undamaged.
The book will be very carefully packaged and shipped promptly via a reliable international courier.
Seller's Story
We are a partnership of three established antiquarian bookshops in Prague: Antikvariát Radhošťská, Antikvariát Dlážděná, and Antikvariát Vltavín.
Together, we bring decades of experience in sourcing, researching, and handling rare books, prints, maps, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, and other historical and collectible objects. Our material comes from private collections, family estates, libraries, and long-standing contacts throughout the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
We are particularly passionate about antiquarian and collectible books, fine prints, Prague-related material, art publications, bibliofilia, early editions, historical documents, and unique objects with cultural or historical significance. Alongside books, we regularly offer graphic art, old maps, posters, and carefully selected collectibles that we believe deserve an international audience.
Every lot is individually chosen for its quality, rarity, historical interest, or visual appeal. We strive to provide accurate descriptions, careful research, and secure professional packaging to ensure that each item reaches its new owner safely.
From the heart of Prague, we are delighted to share the rich cultural heritage of Central Europe with collectors around the world.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Signed! - Der Ritter von Stauffenberg
Author/ Illustrator
Christian Moritz Engelhardt
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1823
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17.4 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Straßburg
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Extras
Inscribed by author, Signed, Signed by author
Number of pages
150
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