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[FRAUD]. MEIER, David. Arcana et Curiositates Oeconomicae das ist Curieuse Heimligkeiten Betreffend die Hauss-Haltung… Lowenberg: 1706. 8vo. With 6 fold-out tables and 5 copper-plates (plates depict criminals and hanged malefactors). [xx], [640] pp. Double-page title-page printed in red and black. Approximately 6 3 / 8 x 3 7 / 8”. Bound to style in twentieth century half vellum over marbled boards, gilt-stamped vellum spine label (binding rubbed, soiled, text toned, title-page repaired at lower right corner, soiled, occasionally worn). Very good. PRESUMED FIRST EDITION OF THIS UNUSUAL TREATISE ON HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT (including bread making) AND HOW TO AVOID FRAUDSTERS. Drexel 18.