Cosmin Vasile
Junior Numismatic, Antiques & Militaria Appraisal Office
124. "Didahii, or teachings for the upbringing of children", by Petru Maior, first edition, Buda, 1809, rare, collectible piece
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124. "Didahii, or teachings for the upbringing of children", by Petru Maior, first edition, Buda, 1809, rare, collectible piece
Starting price:
EUR 400
Sold
EUR 800
23 x 18 cm
Research information
BRV IV p. 766
The work was printed in the University of Buda's print shop. The format is in 4º, with a title page, 2 unnumbered leaves including a preface and 139 numbered pages in Cyrillic characters, comprising 15 Didanii. It presents typographic elements representing the printer's mark, initials, frontispieces, and end vignettes, with 30 rows in full page, the mirror of the text 17.5 x 14 cm. The binding is of monastic invoice, restored, made of cardboard and leather. The spine was replaced during restoration. The last page was also restored. The main cover is centrally decorated with the scene of the Holy Trinity, surrounded by a medallion decorated with vegetal elements.
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