#85

Early German Miniature Book of Engravings Depicting World Costumes
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5" (13 cm.) x 3". A firm-covered book,with engraving on the corner depicting three men in native costumes examining a map of the world,contains a fold-out folio with alphabet-labeled pages,each page depicting a folklore-costumed person whose nationality begins with that letter. The engravings have printed colors with hand-painted gouache detail. The cover is labeled "Alphabeth Reise um die Welt". Good condition,spine loose,some spotting. A very beautiful book,early-19th century.