Stifft, Andreas Joseph von (1760-1836)
- Date:
- 1814
- Manuscripts
About this work
Description
Patent of Nobility [Freiherrnstand], signed by Francis I, Emperor of Austria: in German. The last leaf is signed 'Franz' (i.e. Francis I, Emperor of Austria [1768-1835]): below are the signatures of Aloys von Ugarty [1749-1817]; First Chancellor, Prokop [II] von Lazansky [1771-1823], Chancellor, and Johann von Geissler. In the lower border 'Franc[iscus] Bittner scrip[sit]'. On the verso of this leaf: 'Registrirt Michael Edler von Seusel.' Produced in Vienna.
Publication/Creation
1814
Physical description
1 volume
14 leaves (last blank). folio. 361/2 ? 30 cm. On vellum: crimson velvet binding, with 8 black and yellow silk ties, and appended red wax seal (broken) in flat round brass case (15 cm. diameter). Calligraphic pen-drawn title-page, within a historiated border containing the arms of the states of the Austrian Empire: text within ornamental borders: in large gothic script. The tenth leaf contains the emblazoned arms of the recipient in gold and colours: these are repeated in black on the 12th leafolio
14 leaves (last blank). folio. 361/2 ? 30 cm. On vellum: crimson velvet binding, with 8 black and yellow silk ties, and appended red wax seal (broken) in flat round brass case (15 cm. diameter). Calligraphic pen-drawn title-page, within a historiated border containing the arms of the states of the Austrian Empire: text within ornamental borders: in large gothic script. The tenth leaf contains the emblazoned arms of the recipient in gold and colours: these are repeated in black on the 12th leafolio
Biographical note
A. J. von Stifft was chief physician to the Emperor and Director of Medical Studies at Vienna.
Creator/production credits
Stifft, Andreas Joseph von, 1760-1836
Language note
In German.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesMS.4713