Papst-Album: Portraits sämmtlicher Päpste von Petrus - Leo XIII
Würzburg: Leo Woerl, ND (ca 1881). First edition. Hardcover. Folio. [2], 22 leaves (plates). Original gilt and blind-stamped red morocco, with gold lettering on spine and front cover. All edges gilt. Decorative golden clasps. All edges gilt. Decorative title page. Splendid collection of 264 medallion albumen portraits depicting Jesus and the first 263 popes from St Peter to Leo XIII. 12 medals per plate. Each albumen photographic plate is mounted on heavy cardboard. This work was issued in two parts: a text volume (96pp), and this photographic atlas with 22 leaves of plates. Unfortunately, our atlas is without its text volume. Minor shelf wear. Moderate and sporadic foxing along edges of title and plates (not affecting text or images). Title page in German, gothic script. Binding and interior in g+ to very good condition. g+ to vg. Item #37565
Price: $1,250.00