RARE Antique Large Illustrated Book Deutch-Franzosische Krieg 1870 1871 Dittrich

  
This listing is for a rare antique book who's Full title is: Der Deutsche-Franzosische Krieg 1870 Und 1871: Gedank-Blatter in Wort Und Battle an Die Ehrentage Der Deutschen Nation. It contains an impressive 24 chromolithographic and 2 plain plates, as well as dozens of wood-engraved illustrations in the text itself, one of which is full page. It also has wood-engraved initials; text within red and black borders enclosing wood-engraved vignettes or decorative borders printed in brown. All of this combines into a highly impressive visual and literary history of some of Germanys most powerful years. This lavishly-illustrated account of the Franco-Prussian War was published to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of this conflict.

In Prussia at the time, the War of 1870 was seen (as is demonstrated by this work celebrating the'Wiederaufrichtung des deutschen Reiches') as a heroic epoch, the deeds of those times were to be treasured, admired and when necessity arose-repeated. A very rare book overall. COPAC records a single copy only (Cambridge University) of an unidentified edition. The design is excellent for many rooms and a large variety of decor styles.

It is in the form of an Oblong folio style binding, with its title printed in red and black within a decorative border in brown. The upper board is blocked in gilt with title enclosed within black strapwork border, lower board blocked in black with German imperial arms within strapwork border It makes this an excellent staple piece for your collection, one your friends definitely won't have! A great collectors item, for use display gifting or decor, extremities a little rubbed and bumped, nonetheless a very good example. It is in ok to acceptable condition, with a rebinding its condition will increase drastically.

As is, both covers are separated but most of the pages are in good condition, save a few towards the front & back and one illustration- see photos. As usual some edges have minor tears & wear. Comes as is as found, I have not tampered with it in any way, or even really opened it besides for these photos, to avoid any damage. Thank you for your consideration, I appreciate your time.

Comes as shown, please see photos for details and measurements.