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Groschuf, Friedrich [Fabian]; [sometimes also attributed to Micahel Gottlieb Griessbach.] Abhandlung Von Den Fingern...
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Groschuf, Friedrich [Fabian]; [sometimes also attributed to Micahel Gottlieb Griessbach.] Abhandlung Von Den Fingern, deren Verrichtungen und symbolishe Bedeutung, in so serne sie de deutschen Sprache Zusatche geliesect aus aller Art Alterthumer erwogen... Leipzig & Eisenach, Michael Gottlieb Griessbach, 1757. 8vo. *8,A-X8. [16],312,[24]. Later plain wrappers, uncut and partly unopened. Some browning. Large printer's device on t.p., head and tail-pieces. First edition. From the Krown & Spellman Collection.Krown & Spellman retail: $400
More Information: Groschuf (1693-1783), German philologist. He studied theology and law at Konigsburg and Leipzig and then tutored several noble families. He was the secretary of Prince Wilhelm of Hesse-Philippstahl, governor of Breda. He afterwards served as a lawyer and counselor. He published a number of works on various subjects, including two on hands and fingers. Rare study of the aspects of the hand. finger by finger; historical, literary, scientific, and occult references to our digits.
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Weekly Internet Rare Books and Autographs Auctions #201445 (go to Auction Home page)
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