Das Veilchen: ein Taschenbuch fur FREUNDE einergemuthlichen und erheiternden LECTURE, Zehnter Jahrgang 1827
Wien [Vienna]: Jos. Riedls, [1826]. Boards. [ALMANAC] [GERMAN LANGUAGE]. English translation of the title: The Violet: a little book of cheerful and exciting lectures for a friend, tenth year 1827.
Size: 4 ¼” x 2 ¾”; 120pp; blind-stamped pink glazed paper over board, stamped gilt dentelle border to front and rear boards; all edges gilt; small mirror to front pastedown; small blue silk ribbon pull tab to rear pastedown; engraved illustrations, some hand-colored; light scuffing to boards, light crack to front hinge but holding; lacking the slipcase; very good plus. Very good +. Item #1199
The Almanac monthly calendar was published for women of social standing. Illustrated with engravings, some with hand-coloring. Both men and women’s fashions of the day are featured, a listing of royal birthdays and a long selection of poetry, followed by an index. A compact sized mirror is featured on the front pastedown. This would have been a luxury item and one of status to carry in one's pocket or purse.
Price: $395.00