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Full title: Kurtzer und Einfältiger Bericht von dem Erschrecklichen Cometen Welcher vom 20. Decembr. des Verwichenen Jahrs bis Jetzt den 26, lauftenden Monaths Allhier In Giessen Offtermahls gesehen wird. Welchen etliche unbillich vor zwei Cometen ausschreien.
Giessen: Friederich Kargern, 1665
Only known edition
8 leaves, interior illustration of a comet on title page
French style binding, c. 1900, in blue with worked in gilt central comet and stars motif on front and back boards
Duodecimo; 160 x 20 mm

“Bericht von dem Erschrecklichen Cometen,” was published in 1665 by Friederich Kargern in Giessen. It is the only known edition of this rare book. An interesting astrological report of a comet sighting, featuring an illustration of a comet on the title page. Bound in the French style, C. 1900, with a central gilt comet and stars motif on the front and verso.

This is beautiful bound edition with trimmed pages, and a clean interior.