An Original Manuscript Constitution

by Teutonic Knights

$100,000 · Offered by Biblioctopus

1606. Original handwritten document in German and Latin , on vellum parchment in red and black ink, of the new charter of structure and re–organization for The Teutonic Knights. 2 parts, each halved, in 34 chapters 19 and 15 , with 3 hand-colored plates, and decorative initials in red and black throughout. Original stitched vellum, warped and soiled, text with a few stains, bookplate Hamilton College , else good condition. Collation: Manuscript. 4to. 66, 1 , 3, 4, leaves, i.e. 148

• Binding: Leather

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