FREDERICK,

KING OF THE SWEDES, GOTHS, AND

VANDALS,

original: "Suecorum, Gothorum et Vandalorum Regi." This was the traditional full title of the Swedish monarchs from the 16th century until 1973, asserting historical dominion over these ancient tribes.

etc. etc. etc.

LANDGRAVE OF HESSE,

Frederick I (1676–1751) was King of Sweden from 1720 and also the Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel from 1730. As Landgrave, he was the direct sovereign of the University of Marburg where Wolff taught.

AND THE REST.

original: "reliqua." A standard legal shorthand indicating that the many lesser titles of the monarch are acknowledged but omitted for brevity.

TO THE KING AND LORD

BY FAR THE MOST GRACIOUS.

original: "Longe Clementissimo." A superlative honorific common in Baroque dedications, emphasizing the King's mercy, favor, and role as a protector of the arts and sciences.

A digital watermark from Google is visible in the bottom right corner of the original scan.