Katalog der Privat-Bibliothek seiner Majestät des Königs von Hannover. [With] Nachtrags-Katalog

Commissioned during the mid-19th century, this catalogue documents the extensive private collection of King George V of Hanover. Compiled by L. Nolte, the work serves as a formal record of the royal library, reflecting the bibliophilic interests and intellectual climate of the House of Hanover before the kingdom's annexation by Prussia in 1866. It provides a structured inventory of the volumes housed within the royal residences, highlighting the scholarly pursuits of a monarch dedicated to the preservation of literature and historical records.

The design of the catalogue follows the meticulous academic standards of 19th-century German library science, prioritizing clear categorization and bibliographic precision. L. Nolte intended for this text to function as a definitive reference tool for the collection's scope, including a subsequent supplement to account for later acquisitions. Historically, the catalogue is regarded by archivists as a vital resource for understanding the provenance of various rare editions that were scattered or relocated following the dissolution of the Hanoverian court library.