Today's book find is on German country life, a beautifully hand-printed and hand-colored volume circa 1821.
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| "The Country Life, or Family Friedheim's Travel to Rural Areas: Contemplation of Natural Objects and the Agriculture. A Picture-Book for the Instruction and Entertainment of Inquisitive Children." (Rough translation.) |
The text is in German, on just-the-right thickness rag paper that makes you feel good to be turning the pages. There are twelve total hand-colored copper plate engravings, with a rich yet muted palette.
It is printed in Schwabacher typeface (near as can be told through research) and though it is German, this volume was apparently printed in a time prior to complete written standardization of the German language.
Another gorgeous book in the collection, one that needs a loving bookshelf somewhere to call it's own!
