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1830 · rif. 705P18 — Skara: C. M. Torin 1830. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 8" by 6.5". None. A scarce first edition of this detailed and fascinating catalog of the books held in the Katedralskolan in Skara Sweden compiled by the librarian of the school. The first edition of this work. A scarce work. Collated complete. Library catalog of the school library of Katedralsklona the Cathedral School in Skara Sweden. The catalogue is detailed showing an expanse of antique and educational works. This classed catalog shows the required reading in the educational system of Sweden in the early nineteenth century thus a fascinating insight into Swedish history. Katedralskolan is one of Sweden's oldest Upper Secondary Schools. The school was founded in 1641 by the Diocese of Skara and its bishop Jonas Magni Wexionensis. The founding of the school was approved by Queen Christina. For hundreds of years before the founding of Katedralskolan the school has been used as a priest training school having been founded for that purpose in the thirteenth century. Famous students of the school include the chemist Torben Bergman the writer Johannes Edfelt the poet Johan Henrik Kellgren and the composer and politician Gunnar Wennerberg. Compiled by Wilhelm Luth who was the librarian of the school from 1808 to 1844. In the original handmade paper wraps. Externally generally smart. Light marks to the boards and spine. A little fading to the spine. Spine label text has faded. Small amount of loss to the rear joint. Very small chip to the spine label. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of light handling marks. Very Good C. M. Torin paperback