MEISTER, Leonhard. — Schweizerische Spaziergänge.

1789 With engr. title-vignette. 249, (5) pp. 8vo. Contemp. boards with gilt-stamped title on spine (somewhat faded, slightly rubbed). St. Gallen, Huber & Compagnie, 1789. First edition of these philosophical musings by Leonhard Meister (1741-1811), a pupil of Bodmer and Breitinger, professor of history at the art school in Zurich, best known for his "Helvetische Galerie grosser Männer". He writes about themes like wealth without pleasure, a visit to the penitentiary, squalor and idleness, or a walk in his own chamber. A sequel called "Neue Schweizerische Spaziergänge" was published in 1790. - Old library stamp on title verso. - Goedeke IV/1, 622, 115, 6. LITERATURE: GERMAN ; LITERATUR: DEUTSCHE ;