COURT ETIQUETTE

STIEVE, GOTTFRIED.

Europäisches Hoff-Ceremoniel, worinnen Nachricht gegeben wird (...).

Leipzig, Gleditsch, 1715.

8vo. In contemporary full vellum with black lettering to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to spine. All edges coloured in red. A nice and clean copy. (24), 704, (46) pp.

Rare first edition of this extensive work on ceremonial practices and etiquette observed at European courts during the Baroque period containing protocols, rituals, and customs that governed interactions and events within royal courts and diplomatic circles.

Order-nr.: 61076