Lot 26
Book about Frauds and Pretenders – Engraving of Sabbatai Zevi – 1760
Begebenheiten ausnehmender Betruger, Joh Baptista von Rocoles, Vorrede von Carl Friedrich Paul. Published by Christoph Peter Francken, Halle, 1760. German.
A book about frauds and pretenders throughout history. With 22 engravings of various figures. Last engraving portrays Sabbatai Zevi. Frontispiece engraving.
[13] leaves, 666 pp + [23] engraving plates, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Pen and pencil inscriptions. Damage to binding.
