76/1775 [Calligraphy]. Präger Tühehir, J.G. (1st half 18th cent.). Calligraphed letter of recommendation for "Johannes Samuel Friedrichs", signed "Johann Gottlob Präger Tühehir", pen and black ink on vellum with richly dec. borders in pencil (large tulips, roses and a garden, coat of arms of Hohenzollern etc.) and two embroidered silk ribbons, Oranienburg, 7th of January, 1755, 40x56 cm., lower margin folded, framed.

- Very fine.

= Beautiful letter of reference for a gardener who had worked at Schloss Oranienburg for the Prince of Prussia, August Wilhelm von Preußen (brother of Frederic the Great). With small carved ivory box containing a wax seal (unopened). SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXIX.