The Gothic and Baroque Style in Old Prague: Twenty Original Wood-Engravings

E Hrbek, J Horn

Published by Prague Karel Mrazek 1949, 1949

About this Item

A beautifully produced collection of 20 architectural illustrations of the city of Prague, inscribed by Julius Horn to the title page. The original wood engravings (5 x 7cm) entitled Praga Caput Regni, are laid down onto buff card within a binding of cream leather with raised bands and gilt titles. In very good condition, the covers are lightly marked with a 1cm tear to the head of the spine. There is a water stain to the foot of the title and contents pages but the plates are fine; the subjects include the bridge tower of the old city, the Jewish town hall and St John's Church. A most interesting volume. Very Good Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item. Seller Inventory # 5536

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gothic and Baroque Style in Old Prague: ...

Publisher: Prague Karel Mrazek 1949

Publication Date: 1949

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)