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Johann Georg Haber, Heinrich Christoph Takke - Orationis dominicae versiones fere centum summa - 1740
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Johann Georg Haber, Heinrich Christoph Takke - Orationis dominicae versiones fere centum summa - 1740

Haber, Johann Georg – Takke, Heinrich Christoph. Orationis Dominicae Versiones Fere Centum Summa. Qua Fieri. Potuit. Cura. Genuinis. Cuiuslibet. Linguae Characteribus Typis. Vel. Aere. Expressae. Lipsiae: Litteris Takkianis, [1740]. 60 pages. [4], 60 p.. [Edition unknown]. This work is extremely rare, with only about 10 copies known to exist worldwide. These copies are primarily held in university libraries, making this edition a highly sought-after item for collectors and scholars of rare books and linguistic studies. "Orationis Dominicae Versiones Fere Centum Summa" is a rare and valuable linguistic work that features nearly one hundred versions of the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) in various languages. Published in 1740 in Leipzig (Lipsiae) by Litteris Takkianis, this edition represents a significant scholarly effort to document and typographically reproduce these versions in their authentic scripts. The book contains 60 pages, organized as [4] introductory pages followed by 60 pages of content. Each version of the Lord's Prayer is presented in the genuine script of its respective language, meticulously reproduced through either typographic or engraved means. This approach not only preserves the linguistic integrity of each version but also serves as a visual representation of the diversity of written languages. The book's illustrations and typography are a key feature, as they faithfully represent the original scripts of each language. This includes both typographic and engraved reproductions, showcasing the meticulous care taken in the book's production. The variety of scripts provides a fascinating glimpse into the typographical challenges and achievements of the 18th century.

No. 84453363

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Johann Georg Haber, Heinrich Christoph Takke - Orationis dominicae versiones fere centum summa - 1740

Johann Georg Haber, Heinrich Christoph Takke - Orationis dominicae versiones fere centum summa - 1740

Haber, Johann Georg – Takke, Heinrich Christoph. Orationis Dominicae Versiones Fere Centum Summa. Qua Fieri. Potuit. Cura. Genuinis. Cuiuslibet. Linguae Characteribus Typis. Vel. Aere. Expressae. Lipsiae: Litteris Takkianis, [1740]. 60 pages. [4], 60 p.. [Edition unknown].

This work is extremely rare, with only about 10 copies known to exist worldwide. These copies are primarily held in university libraries, making this edition a highly sought-after item for collectors and scholars of rare books and linguistic studies.

"Orationis Dominicae Versiones Fere Centum Summa" is a rare and valuable linguistic work that features nearly one hundred versions of the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) in various languages. Published in 1740 in Leipzig (Lipsiae) by Litteris Takkianis, this edition represents a significant scholarly effort to document and typographically reproduce these versions in their authentic scripts.

The book contains 60 pages, organized as [4] introductory pages followed by 60 pages of content. Each version of the Lord's Prayer is presented in the genuine script of its respective language, meticulously reproduced through either typographic or engraved means. This approach not only preserves the linguistic integrity of each version but also serves as a visual representation of the diversity of written languages.

The book's illustrations and typography are a key feature, as they faithfully represent the original scripts of each language. This includes both typographic and engraved reproductions, showcasing the meticulous care taken in the book's production. The variety of scripts provides a fascinating glimpse into the typographical challenges and achievements of the 18th century.


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