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French

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  2.   La Pierre Philosophale des dames, ou les caprices de l'amour et du destin. 1723.
    Author: Castera, Louis Adrien Duperron de. History of Publication: English Translated by Eliza Haywood:
    • The Lady's Philosopher's Stone: or, The Caprices of Love and Destiny: an Historical Novel. Written in French by M. L'Abbé de Castera; And now Translated into English (London: Printed for D. Browne, Junr., and S. Chapman, 1725).
    • Included in Secret Histories [...] Printed since the Publication of the four Volumes of her Works (1727), vol. I.
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  4.   Les Avantures merveilleuses du mandarin Fum Hoam. Contes chinois. 1723.
    Author: Gueulette, Thomas Simon. History of Publication: English:
    • Chinese Tales: Or, The Wonderful Adventures of the Mandarine Fum-Hoam. In Two Volumes. Adorned with Cuts. Translated from the French. To which is added An Introduction on the Doctrine of Transmigration (London: Printed for J. Brotherton and W. Meadows, 1725). [Translated by John Mackay.]
    • In 1725, E. Curll and T. Edlin advertised another translation by the Rev. Mr. Stackhouse. 2 vols. 12mo. 4s.
    • Wiles mentions a translation by Robert Samber, which appeared in installments in Parker's Penny Post, 1725-26.
    German:
    • Chinesische und seltsame Geschichte des Mandarinen Fum-Hoam (Leipzig, 1726).
    • (Leipzig, 1727).
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  6.   Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire d'Anne d'Autriche, épouse de Louis XIII, roi de France. 1723.
    Author: Motteville, Françoise Bertault, dame Langlois de. History of Publication: English:
    • Memoirs for the History of Anne of Austria, Wife to Lewis XIII. of France; Translated from the Original French of Madame de Motteville, who was the Queen Regent's chief Companion and Confident, and who has likewise added an Account of the Troubles of King Charles I. not to be met with in Clarendon or any other English Writer, being the Substance of several Conversations betwixt his Queen, then in exile at the French Court, and the Author of these Memoirs. In Five Volumes. London: Printed for J. Darby, A. Bettesworth, F. Fayram, J. Pemberton, C. Rivington, J. Hooke, F. Clay, J. Batley, and E. Symon, 1726.

English

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  2.   A Patch-Work Screen for the Ladies; or, Love and Virtue Recommended In a Collection of Instructive Novels, Related After a Manner intirely New, and interspersed with Rural Poems, describing the Innocence of a Country-Life. By Mrs. Jane Barker of Wilsthorp, near Stamford, in Lincolnshire. London: Printed for E. Curll and T. Payne, 1723. 1s.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no.141. 38 and 143 pp. 12mo {L: 1079.d.13} {H: 15492.33.20.*}. Author: Barker, Jane. History of Publication:
    • The Lining for the Patch-Work Screen; Design'd for the Farther Entertainment of the Ladies. By Mrs. Jane Barker (London: Printed for A. Bettesworth, 1726).
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  4.   Authentick Memoirs of the Life Intrigues and Adventures Of the Celebrated Sally Salisbury. With True Characters of her most Considerable Gallants. By Captain Charles Walker. London: Printed in the Year MDCCXXIII. 2s.6d.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 146. 150 pp. 8vo. 2s.6d. {L: 1094.e.10} {N: Case Y 1565.W.15} Running title: Memoirs of Mrs. Sarah Priddon, alias Sally Salisbury. Listed by Wilford, March 1723, as "Sold at Jones's Coffee-House over against Long-Acre, and the Booksellers."
    • Second edition (1724). Advertised for T. Warner. Wilford, May 1723, lists a "Second Edition."
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  6.   Idalia: or, the Unfortunate Mistress. A Novel. Written by Mrs. Eliza Haywood. London: Printed for D. Browne, junr., W. Chetwood, and S. Chapman, 1723. 1s.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 142. Author: Haywood, Eliza. Description: Pt. I, 74 pp. 8vo. 6d. {L: 12614.d.10} {H 15493.16.89.3}. History of Publication:
    • "Second Edition," (London: Printed for D. Browne, W. Chetwood, and S. Chapman, 1723).
    • "Sccond Edition," (1724) as above, included in Works of Mrs. Eliza Haywood, Vol. III.
    • "Third Edition," (London: Printed for D. Browne and S. Chapman, 1725). Included in Secret Histories, Novels and Poems, Vol. III.
    • "Fourth Edition " (London: Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch D. Browne, T. Astley, and T. Green, 1732). pp. 5-60, 61-112, 113-166. 12mo. Included in third edition of Secret Histories, Vol. III.

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  8.   [Lasselia: or, the Self-Abandon'd. A Novel. By Mrs. Eliza Haywood. London Printed for D. Browne, 1723. 6d.]
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no.144. History of Publication: Listed by Wilford, October 1723, as printed for D. Browne.
    • "Second Edition," (London: Printed for D. Browne, junr., and S. Chapman, 1724). Also included in Works of Mrs. Eliza Haywood, IV, p. 1-80.
    • Third edition (?), included in Secret Histories, Novels and Poems (1725), IV, 7-93.
    • Included in third edition of Secret Histories (1723), IV, 5-93.
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  10.   Love Letters between a certain late Nobleman and the famous Mr. Wilson. Discovering the true History of the Rise and Surprizing Grandeur of that celebrated Beau. London: Printed for A. Moore, 1723, 1s.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 138. 49 pp. {O: Φ e.19}.
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  12.   Luck at Last: Or, The Happy Unfortunate. London: Printed for H. Parker, and Sold by T. Warner, 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 139. Description: 112 pp. 8vo. {N: Case Y 1565.L96}. Dedication dated November 17, 1722, signed "A.B.". History of Publication:
    • The Distressd Fair, or Happy Unfortunate: Being a Secret History of the Transactions of a certain Lady, Who privately withdrew from her Friends: Whose being reduced from one of the most flourishing Stations of Life to the lowest ebb of Fortune, and the inconceivable Manner of her being extricated therefrom, afford many useful and sublime Reflections (London: Printed for T. Cooper, 1737). 122 pp. 8vo. 1s. {L: 1077.i.32}
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  14.   The Comical and Tragical History of the most noted Baylifis in and about London and Westminster [...] and particularly the Life of Jacob Broad of Merry Memory. By Captain Alexander Smith. London: Printed for S. Briscoe, 1723, 1s.link
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  16.   THE| Highland ROGUE:| OR, THE| Memorable ACTIONS| Of the Celebrated| ROBERT MAC-GREGOR,| Commonly called| ROB-ROY| CONTAINING| A genuine ACCOUNT of his Education, Gran-|deur, and sudden Misfortune; his commencing| ROBBER, and being elected Captain of a formi-|dable Gang; his Exploits on the HIGHWAY,| breaking open Houses, taking Prisoners, commen-|cing JUDGE, and levying Taxes; his Defence of| his manner of Living; Dispute with a Scotch| Parson upon PREDESTINATION; his joining| with the Earl of Marr in the REBELLION;| his being decoy'd and imprison'd by the Duke of -----, with the manner of his ESCAPE, &c.| INTRODUC'D| With a Relation of the unequal'd VILLANIES| of the CLAN of MAC-GREGORS for several Years past.| [Linie]| THE WHOLE| Impartially digested from the Memorandums of an authentick| Scotch MS.| [Linie]| LONDON:| Printed for J. BILINGSLEY under the Royal| Exchange; J: ROBERTS in Warwick-Lane; A. DODD without Temple-Bar; and J. Fox in Westminster Hall. 1723. Price One Shilling.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no.137. Description: 63 pp. 8vo. {L: C.58.i.8} {H: EC7/B100/723h}. Reprint: The Highland Rogue (Anonymous). Love upon Tick (Anonymous). The Matchless Rogue (Anonymous) [Foundations of the Novel, ed. Michael F. Shugrue] (New York/ London, 1973).
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  18.   The Injur'd Husband: or, the Mistaken Resentment. London: Printed for D. Brown, Jun., W. Chetwood and J. Woodman, and S. Chapman 1723. 2s.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no.143. Description: pp. 1-172. 8vo. {L: Huth 116}. Author: Eliza Haywood. History of Publication: According to Esdalle, advertised by W. Chetwood in 1722.
    • "Second Edition," (London: Printed for D. Browne and Sam. Chapman, 1723).
    • "Second Edition," as above, included in Works of Mrs. Eliza Haywood, Vol. II.
    • "Third Edition," (Dublin, Printed by J. Watts, 1724).
    • "Third Edition," (London: Printed for D. Browne and S. Chapman, 1725), included in Secret Histories, Novels and Poems, II, p.121-259.
    • "Fourth Edition," (1732), included in third edition of Secret Histories, II, p.125-263.
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  20.   The Life and Actions of Moll Flanders Adorn'd with Cuts suitable to each Chapter London: Printed and sold by T. Read, 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: W .H. McBurney (1960), No. 128e. 188 pp. 12mo. 1s. {L: 012612.C.18}. An abridgement, with additional material describing the death of Moll Flanders (Elizabeth Atkins). First edition: 1722.
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  22.   The Life of Charlotta Du Pont, An English Lady; Taken from her own Memoirs. Giving an Account how she was trepan'd by her Stepmother to Virginia, how the Ship was taken by some Madagascar Pirates, and retaken by a Spanish Man of War. Of her Marriage in the Spanish West-Indies, and Adventures whilst she resided there, with her Return to England. And the History of several Gentlemen and Ladies whom she met withal in her Travels; some of whom had been Slaves in Barbary, and others cast on Shore by Shiptwreck on the barbarous Coasts up the great River Oroonoko: with their Escape thence, and safe Return to France and Spain. A History that contains the greatest Variety of Events that ever was publish'd. By Mrs. Aubin. London: Printed for A. Bettesworth, 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: W .H. McBurney (1960), no. 140. Description: 282 pp. 12mo. {H: 15492.32.30}. Author: Aubin, Penelope. History of Publication:
    • 1733. Advertised in Prince Jakaya as printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch. 2s.
    • 1736. "The Second Edition," printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch. 282 pp. 12mo. {N: Case Y 1565.A896}.
    • 1739. Another edition, "Printed in the Year 1739." pp. 3-200. 8vo. {L: 12612.ff.19(1)}. According to Wiles (Serial Publication, p.318), this edition appeared in 25 installments.
    • 1739. Included in A Collection of Entertaining Histories and Novels, Vol. III..
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  24.   The Life of Pedrillo del Campo. Intermixed with several entertaining and delightful Novels. Written originally in French by Mons. Thibault. London: Printed for T. Corbett, 1723.link
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  26.   The Lives and Amours of the Empresses, Consorts to the first Twelve Caesars of Rome [...] Taken from the Ancient Greek and Latin Authors [...] by Monsieur de Serviez London: Printed for Abel Roper and sold by S. Ballard and T. Butler, 1723.link
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  28.   The Secret History of Burgundy: or, The Amorous and Political Intrigues of Charles, Duke of Burgundy and Louis XI. of France. The Loves and Misfortunes of the Princess of Burgundy, and of the Count d'Angolesme; and of the Queen of France, and the Duke of Calabria. With the Histories of Comines, of Sovereign, and Polignac; and the Unfortunate Death of the Archdutchess of Austria. Faithfully Collected by a Person of Quality of the French Court, and now first done into English. London: Printed for J. Walthoe and T. Woodward, and sold by T. Warner, 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 147. 396 pp. 12mo. {L: 12512.ccc.24} {O: 23729.f.1} Author: La Force, Charlotte Rose de Caumont de. Translated by Gabriel Roussillon from Histoire secrète de Bourgogne (1694).

    Reprinted
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  30.   Idalia: or, the Unfortunate Mistress. A Novel. Written by Mrs. Eliza Haywood. Second Edition, London: Printed for D. Browne, W. Chetwood, and S. Chapman, 1723. 2s.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 142a. Author: Haywood, Eliza. 2s. Pts. I-III (pp. 1-74, 1-66, 67-135). 8vo. (Pts. II-III). {Ill: x823/H33i(cs)}. First edition: 1723.
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  32.   [The Fortunes and Misfortunes Of the famous Moll Flanders, &c. Who was born in Newgate, and during a Life of continued Variety, for Threescore Years, beside her Childhood, was Twelve Years a Whore, Five Times a Wife (whereof once to her own Brother,) Twelve Years a Thief, Eight Years a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest, and died a Penitent. London: W. Chetwood, 1723.]
    Bibliographical Reference: W .H. McBurney (1960), No. 128d. First edition: 1722.
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  34.   The History and Remarkable Life of the truly Honourable Colonel Jacque, vulgarly called Col. Jack [...] The Second Edition, London: sold by J. Brotherton, T. Payne, W. Mears and A. Dodd, W. Chetwood, J. Graves, S. Chapman, and J. Stagg, 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no. 129a. 399 pp. 8vo. {L: 126I3.C.22}. First edition: 1722.
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  36.   The History of John of Bourbon. Prince of Carency. Second edition, printed for J. Peele. 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Description: 382 pp. (i.e., 372). 8°. Shelf-marks: {N Case Y 1565.A918}. Source: Translated from Histoire de Jean de Bourbon, Prince de Carency, 1692, or the 1719 French edition. History of Publication: Aulnoy, Marie Catherine Jumelle de Berneville, comtesse d'. The Prince of Carency (1719; 1721); The History of John of Bourbon. Prince of Carency. (1723; 1724).
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  38.   [The Injur'd Husband: or, the Mistaken Resentment. Second Edition London: Printed for D. Browne and Sam. Chapman, 1723.]
    Bibliographical Reference: W. H. McBurney (1960), no.143a. Description: pp. 3-172. 8vo. 2s.pp. 1-172. 8vo. First edition 1723.

German

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  2.   [CUPIDO als ein RABBINE, oder Wahrhafftige Begebenheit Zweyer bekehrten Christlichen Jüdinnen Der curieusen und galanten Welt in einem anmuthigen ROMAN, Zur vergönnten Gemüths-Ergötzung Nebst einem Anhang Etlicher lustiger Liebs-Avanturen mit saubern Kupffern ausgefertiget von FLORIDORO. Hall: Joh. Andr. Scharff 1723.]

    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.131: R- [4] pp., 199 pp. HG [Private]
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  4.   [Curieuse Briefe an eine vornehme Dame, welche einen geschickten Laquaien verlangt. Leipzig: Schindler 1723.]

    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.124: Mo.
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  6.   [Das Oracul der Venus in dem Tempel der Liebe, Oder der Durchlauchtigsten PARTHENISSA einer Orientalischen Pritzeßin Und des Großmüthigen ARTABBANES eines parthischen Hertzogen Liebes- und Helden-Historie vorgestellet Von ZELOTYPO. Frankfurt, Leipzig. (s.t.)]

    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.210: History of Publication: Attributed to P. Branchetti.
    • [Das Oracul der Venus 1723.]
    • Das Oracul der Venus [...] Frankfurt, Leipzig. (s.t.) [Dated by Weber/ Mithal (1983): 1733. {3: N° 7253} {1a: Yv 2911}.
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  8.   Der Andere Theil Des Sächsischen ROBINSONS Oder Wilhelm Retchirs Wunderliche Reise, Uber Oesterreich, Hungarn, Türckey, nach Constantinopel, über Palestinam nach Mecha und Egypten, und durch Barbarien, Griechenland. Endlich von Italien zurück nacher Sachsen, darinnen seine abermahlige Sclaverey und wunderliche Begebenheiten ausführlich von ihm selbst beschrieben, und dabey noch allerhand artige Zufälle, so einem jeden in der Fremde begegnen können, beygefüget werden etc. Mit Kupffern. Leipzig: M. G. Weidmann 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.226: 334 pp. {32: 32} {3: 43a}.
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  10.   Der französische Robinson. Liegnitz 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.223: Ge, Go, U, Me. History of Publication:Source: Voyage et avantures de François Leguat (1708).
    • Herrn Francisci Leguat, eines Franzosen ... Reisen (1709).
    • Der französische Robinson. Liegnitz 1723.
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  12.   Der Persianische Robinson, oder die Reisen [...] dreyer Prinzen von Sarendip. Leipzig 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.225: Source: Mailly, Le voyage et les avantures de trois princes de Sarendip (1719) U., HG., Schw., Gs., Me.
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  14.   Der Unglückselige Student, Oder Der verliebte Aber bey seinen Studiis Ein betrübtes Ende nehmende ACADEMICUS, In einigen artigen, Obwohl Traurigen Geschichten entworffen. Freistadt [Leipzig: A. Martius] 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.243: [14] pp., 224 pp. New edition of: Der verliebte, betrübte und bei seinen Studiis endlich verzweifelnde Academicus (1691). {3: XVII Schöne Wiss. 127 No. 10056}.
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  16.   Der unvergleichlich schönen Türckin [...] (1723).link
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  18.   Die glückseeligste Insul auf der gantzen Welt, oder das Land der Zufriedenheit, dessen Regierungs-Art, Beschaffenheit, Fruchtbarkeit, Sitten derer Einwohner, Religion, Kirchen-Verfassung und dergleichen, samt der Gelegenheit, wie solches Land entdecket worden, ausführlich erzehlet wird, von Constantino von Wahrenberg. Mit Kupffern versehen. Königsberg: G. F. Frommann; Nürnberg: P. C. Monath 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.170: [20] pp., 340 pp. [P. B. Sinold v. Schütz] {21: EC 445} {23:} {355: 64/g I 8269 G 56. 723 [photocopy from 23]}.
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  20. Die| kluge und närrische| Welt,| denen| Klugen zur Aufmun-|terung| denen Narren aber zur Warnung| in einem überaus lustigen| ROMAN| mit satyrischer Feder entworffen,| von| S. M.| [rule]| Anno MDCCXIII.link
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  22.   Die unglückliche Königin Austriana. Leipzig 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.104: Latin Source: A. W. Ertel, Austriana, Regina Arabiae (1687). HG 19.
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  24.   Geistlicher Robinson. Erfurt 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.224: Source: Antonio Zucchelli, Relazioni del viaggio e missione di Congo (Venetia, 1712).link U, HG. Gs, Me.
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  26.   Jungfer ROBINSONE, Oder Die verschmitzte Junge-Magd, Worinne Deroselben Ankunfft, Erziehung, Flucht, Reisen, Lebens-Wandel, Aufstellungen, Fata, und endlich erlangte Ehe, erzehlet, Dieses Völckgens Untugend, lose Händel, und schlimme Streiche abgehobelt, und auf die Seire geworffen werden, Historisch doch ziemlich wahrhafftig vorgesteller Von Celibilicribrifacio. Hall in Schwaben [s.t. [1723?], s.a.].
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.227: [6] pp., 136 pp. {7: Fab. Rom. VI 1955}. History of Publication:
    • Jungfer Robinsone [...] Hall in Schwaben [s.t.] [Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.227: This edition is supposed to have appeared before the dated 1724-edition.]
    • Jungfer Robinsone (1724): {1a: Yv 1851}.
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  28.   Leben Neoptolemi, Prinzens von Thessalien. Breslau, 1723.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.182: Mo, H. History of Publication: Source: Chansièrges, Les avantures de Néoptoleme, fils d'Achile: propres a former les moeurs d'un jeune prince (La Haye, 1719).link
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  30.   Schlesischer ROBINSON Oder Frantz Anton Wentzels v. C** eines Schlesischen Edelmanns Denckwürdiges Leben, seltsame Unglücks-Fälle und ausgestandene Abentheuer, Aus übersendeten glaubwürdigen Nachrichten, so wol zur Belustigung des Lesers, als Unterricht Adelicher Jugend in Druck gegeben. Breslau, Leipzig: E. Chr. Brachvogel 1723/24.
    Bibliographical Reference: Weber/ Mithal (1983), p.226: T. 1. 2. [12] pp., 382 pp.; [4] pp., 392 pp. [Attributed to Chr. Stieff or Langhans] {1a: Yv 1651} {19: 8° p.germ. 984}. History of Publication:
    • [pt. 1] (1723).
    • [pt. 2] (1724).
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