A decorative rectangular woodcut headpiece consisting of three rows of repeating floral or rosette patterns.

TO THE GENTLEMEN

Illustrious, Magnificent, Valiant,

Most Noble, Most Distinguished,

and Most Prudent.

It is an arduous thing indeed
that I dare to disturb
Your watchful cares
for the Safety of
this incomparable
Republic, original: "Reipublicæ." In this period, "Republic" was the standard term for a self-governing city-state like the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, which was subject only to the Emperor. and that I offer
this slight monument of
my devoted The text is interrupted here by the page break. The catchword "men-" at the bottom indicates the next page begins with "mentis," likely completing the phrase "of my devoted mind" or "devoted spirit."