Beschreibung des Wurm- oder Starenbergersees.
Munich, J.B. Strobel 1784.
8vo (168 x 100 mm.). Frontis., [ii], vi, [ii], 163, [1]p. and an ENGRAVED FOLDING MAP and a folding etched plate (309 x 166 mm.) of the Starnberg whitefish or Bodenrenke (actual size).
Contemporary autumn-leaf calf (worn), spine and yellow leather label, red edges.
First Edition. This tourist guide shepherds the visitor around scenic Lake Starnberg, remarking on its castles’ art and architecture, the guest house and library run by Miss Henrietta Trevor, historical anecdotes, etc. Birds and game, hunter’s tricks, watercraft and recipes also figure prominently, The Starnberg whitefish is described here for the first time. I have not found an example of this or the later printing in a U.S. library. In good condition.
¶Lentner, Bibliotheca bavarica 16505 “Very rare” (tr.)
Price: $2,200.00