First edition (Besterman 5796). Approximately 15,000 entries list mostly seventeenth through nineteenth century books about social politics. Catalogues works in several languages, including English, French, Italian and, of course, German. With the small private book label of H.P.K.[Kraus] affixed to the front pastedown. Loosely inserted is a commemorative book label that indicates that this volume came from the reference library of H.P. Kraus purchased by Oak Knoll Books at the auction sale.