Sorø, Jonas Lindgren, 1761, 1762 & 1763. 8vo. Uniformly bound in six contemporary full mottled calf bindings with five raised bands and gilt lettering and ornamentation to spine. Wear to extremities, boards with scratches, spine-ends chipped, some with loss of leather. Internally with occassional light brownpostting, but generally nice and clean. (23), 4-416 pp. + frontispiece (3), 418-840, 32, (1), 722-728 pp (2), 408 pp. (3), 410-808 [i.e. 888] pp. (2), 400 pp." (3), 402-948, (2) pp.
First appearance of this important Danish Enlightenment journal published between 1761 and 1763. The publication covered a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, philosophy, and cultural matters, and it played a significant role in shaping public opinion during its time. ""Den Patriotiske Tilskuer"" aimed to promote enlightened ideas and reforms, and it contributed to the intellectual and cultural life of Denmark during the 18th century. It was published twice each week and in approximately 1000 copies.