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Kynalopekomachia. Der Hunde Fuchsenstreit.
Illustrated by: Otto Speckter (German, 1807–1871)
Author: Carl Friedrich von Rumohr (German, 1785–1843)
Publisher: Rohden (German, 19th century)
Author: Carl Friedrich von Rumohr (German, 1785–1843)
Publisher: Rohden (German, 19th century)
1835
Place of Publication: Lübeck, Germany
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with six etchings
Dimensions
Overall: 21.1 x 13.8 x 1.2 cm (8 5/16 x 5 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen
Accession Number64.375
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Lübeck: Rohndenschen Buchhandlung, 1835
Description(Lübeck: Rohndenschen Buchhandlung, 1835) Octavo; [2 ff.] 150 pp.; original publisher's printed gray paper boards (cream-colored phase box).
Literary illustrations of animals. First [?] edition. The six etchings are headpieces at the head of each chapter; they are mounted on chine appliqué.
Literary illustrations of animals. First [?] edition. The six etchings are headpieces at the head of each chapter; they are mounted on chine appliqué.
ProvenanceInscribed inside upper cover "JRitter / 52"; unidentified collector's stamp on verso of title ("Dr. A. R."); W. G. Russell Allen, Boston (1882-1955), by whom bequeathed to MFA, April 8, 1964.