ID 992863
Lot 252 | ROST, C.E. (fl. 1830), publisher
Estimate value
£ 8 000 – 12 000
Trachten der berg-und hüttenleute im Konigreiche Sachsen. Friedberg: C. E. Rost, [c. 1830].
A scarce and magnificent set of costume plates portraying the attire worn by the mining community, steel and metal workers of Freiberg in the Saxony region, against the backdrop of the local scenery. All the plates are captioned and some mention the specific local mine. Bobins III, 1068; Lipperheide Pd 12.
Folio (350 x 280mm). Engraved title, introduction and list of plates, with 26 engravings by Hennersdorf after drawings by Wunderlich, all coloured by a contemporary hand, loose as issued (occasional light spotting). Contained in contemporary indigo velvet presentation box, covers with gilt frame and edges, decorated in blind with floral centre and corner pieces, gilt arms of the Dukes of Saxony on covers (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: Donaueschingen (stamp on title).
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Auction house category: | Printed books |
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Auction house category: | Printed books |
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