(Johann Balthasar Schneider?) - Apologia Civitatis Imperialis Colmariensis - 1645
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This auction features a rare and historically significant source from the Thirty Years' War, titled Apologia Civitatis Imperialis Colmariensis, printed locally in Colmar, Alsace, in 1645. This tract serves as the official defense of the Free Imperial City, justifying its ancient privileges, its adoption of Lutheranism, and its strategic military decisions. It details Colmar's surrender to Swedish Field Marshal Gustav Horn in 1632 and its subsequent transition to French protection under King Louis XIV (1634/1635). The volume is enhanced by a beautiful full-page copper-engraved title page by Hans Brunn, featuring personified virtues and a historical cityscape. The main text is in German Schwabach with Latin marginalia, concluding with a printed Errata page.
The book is housed in a modern, beautifully crafted full leather rigid binding of a light cream color, which is in pristine and firm condition. The spine features a red leather label with gilded lettering reading APOLOGIA COLMARIÆ 1645. As part of the fine rebinding work, it includes new premium endpapers made of handmade paper with blind embossing (eight blank leaves at the front and eight at the back). Internally, the historical text block is entirely complete and perfectly legible. Except for the clean engraved title page, the leaves show various degrees of age-browning throughout; however, both the paper and these natural flaws appear well-stabilized, indicating professional conservation, restoration, and deacidification.
Regional imprints from Colmar during this era are extraordinarily scarce, making this a highly desirable piece for European history collectors.
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.
This auction features a rare and historically significant source from the Thirty Years' War, titled Apologia Civitatis Imperialis Colmariensis, printed locally in Colmar, Alsace, in 1645. This tract serves as the official defense of the Free Imperial City, justifying its ancient privileges, its adoption of Lutheranism, and its strategic military decisions. It details Colmar's surrender to Swedish Field Marshal Gustav Horn in 1632 and its subsequent transition to French protection under King Louis XIV (1634/1635). The volume is enhanced by a beautiful full-page copper-engraved title page by Hans Brunn, featuring personified virtues and a historical cityscape. The main text is in German Schwabach with Latin marginalia, concluding with a printed Errata page.
The book is housed in a modern, beautifully crafted full leather rigid binding of a light cream color, which is in pristine and firm condition. The spine features a red leather label with gilded lettering reading APOLOGIA COLMARIÆ 1645. As part of the fine rebinding work, it includes new premium endpapers made of handmade paper with blind embossing (eight blank leaves at the front and eight at the back). Internally, the historical text block is entirely complete and perfectly legible. Except for the clean engraved title page, the leaves show various degrees of age-browning throughout; however, both the paper and these natural flaws appear well-stabilized, indicating professional conservation, restoration, and deacidification.
Regional imprints from Colmar during this era are extraordinarily scarce, making this a highly desirable piece for European history collectors.
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
Fine Bindings, History, Incunabula & early printing, Literature, Politics, Regional interest, Religion, Royalty, War history
Book title
Apologia Civitatis Imperialis Colmariensis
Author/ Illustrator
(Johann Balthasar Schneider?)
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1645
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17.5 cm
Language
German, Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Colmar
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
367
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