Festschrift zur 200 Jahrigen Jubelfeier der Altesten Europaischen Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen
Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus (Printers), 1910. Hardcover. Oversize boards coveres in tan canvas. Navy blue title blocks on front cover and spine; gilt lettering, borders, and decoration. Decorative end papers. 207 pp. Bw litho frontis portrait of King Friedrich August von Sachsen, to whom the book is dedicated. With 43 plates (11 in color, each showing multiple images, and with a tissue-guard overlay outlining/numbering each image and with a correspongind key); 377 illustrations, all in bw. NOTE: Heavy at 10 pounds (4.5 kilos) and oversize; will require extra postage. VG- clean contents but with one signature nearly detached and one completely detached. Covers solid but with some rubbing to spine and a bit of fraying to lower front corner. End papers splitting at front hinge. Owner's name (Harry S. Koosman) at top of title page. Item #160479
Text in German. A wonderful book commemorating 200 years of the Meissen porcelain company. Includes, of course, hundreds of examples of their beautiful porcelain wares but also a history of the company, with pictures of the factory, information about the administration, and a section about the artists who designed and painted the pieces. Arranged chronologically. Very comprehensive.
OCLC: 186805225
Price: $250.00