De Sagis, sive Foeminis, Commercium cum Malo Spiritu Habentibus
Paperback
Leipzig
by Stridtbeckh, Christian (fl. circa 1700) & Valentin Alberti (1635-1697)
Leipzig: Fleischer, [1690].. Paperback. Fair. Quarto, A-F4, G2, illustrated with a large engraving depicting Attila the Hun being attacked by a "Fanatica Mulier," who advances on Attila and his men across a river on horseback, barefoot and stripped to the waist, the text quotes a story attributed to Bede; text in Latin with some limited use of German, Hebrew, Greek, etc. Disbound, title detached; corners dog-eared, inner gutter pierced with multiple holes from previous sewing, pages toned, some creasing and bottom corner loss to title. Nevertheless, rare, with no copies of this edition at auction. Sold as is. (Inventory #: WB17901)