Monumental-Schriften vergangener Jahrhunderte von ca. 1100-1812 an Stein-, Bronze- u. Holzplatten. Originalaufnahmen mit erläuterndem Text
Wien: Gerlach & Schenk, 1898. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. [2], 16pp of text + 68 plates following text (14 are double pages but are counted and numbered as 2 plates). Modern 3/4 green cloth over printed paper covered boards. A striking collection of ancient inscriptions (from circa 1100 to 1812) on stone, bronze and wood panels, mainly on monumental structures. The inscriptions are two-color halftone reproductions made from original photographs. Moderate soiling to cloth. Covers age-toned and rubbed along edges. Sporadic and moderate creasing, closed tears, age-toning and tiny chipping along paper margin (not affecting text or illustrations). Text and captions in German. Portfolio in overall good-, interior in good to good+, plates in good+ to very good condition. g+. Item #38932
Price: $225.00