1873 Illustrirte Geschichte des deutschen Volkes – Three-Volume German History Set with Gilt-Decorated Bindings
1873 Illustrirte Geschichte des deutschen Volkes – Three-Volume German History Set with Gilt-Decorated Bindings
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Additional Description: A richly bound and visually striking three-volume set of Illustrirte Geschichte des deutschen Volkes (Illustrated History of the German People), authored by Dr. Wilhelm Zimmermann and published in Stuttgart in 1873 by Verlag von Gustav Weise.
Each volume is housed in its original decorative publisher’s binding, executed in a warm reddish-brown cloth with elaborate gilt and blind-stamped ornamentation. The covers feature intricate neoclassical and heraldic motifs, including a prominent imperial eagle crest at center, framed by ornamental borders and medallion portraits. The spines are equally adorned with gilt detailing and titling, creating a cohesive and highly decorative set when displayed.
Internally, the volumes are illustrated throughout with finely engraved plates and in-text wood engravings depicting historical scenes, figures, and allegorical compositions. The illustrations are characteristic of 19th-century German historical publishing—narrative, dramatic, and detailed—adding both visual and scholarly appeal.
This set exemplifies the golden age of European bookbinding, where publishers issued works intended not only for reading but for display within the domestic interior. The scale and presence make it ideal for styling on a table, shelf, or within a vignette, particularly in traditional or collected interiors.
Era: 1873 (Late 19th Century)
History: Dr. Wilhelm Zimmermann (1807–1878) was a German historian known for his works on national and social history, particularly during a period of growing German identity in the 19th century. Publications such as this illustrated history were widely produced during the decades following German unification (1871), reflecting both scholarly interest and national pride.
Illustrated historical volumes became increasingly popular during this time, combining accessible narrative with detailed engravings to bring historical events to life for a broader audience. Publishers like Gustav Weise in Stuttgart were instrumental in producing finely bound editions that balanced intellectual content with decorative appeal.
Provenance: Belgium / Germany
Materials: Cloth bindings with gilt and blind-stamped decoration; paper; engraved illustrations
Dimensions: TBD
Disclaimers: Wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing to edges and corners, light surface wear to bindings, and some toning to interior pages. One title page shows historic tape repairs. Bindings remain intact and structurally sound. Overall presents beautifully for age.
Additional Description: A richly bound and visually striking three-volume set of Illustrirte Geschichte des deutschen Volkes (Illustrated History of the German People), authored by Dr. Wilhelm Zimmermann and published in Stuttgart in 1873 by Verlag von Gustav Weise.
Each volume is housed in its original decorative publisher’s binding, executed in a warm reddish-brown cloth with elaborate gilt and blind-stamped ornamentation. The covers feature intricate neoclassical and heraldic motifs, including a prominent imperial eagle crest at center, framed by ornamental borders and medallion portraits. The spines are equally adorned with gilt detailing and titling, creating a cohesive and highly decorative set when displayed.
Internally, the volumes are illustrated throughout with finely engraved plates and in-text wood engravings depicting historical scenes, figures, and allegorical compositions. The illustrations are characteristic of 19th-century German historical publishing—narrative, dramatic, and detailed—adding both visual and scholarly appeal.
This set exemplifies the golden age of European bookbinding, where publishers issued works intended not only for reading but for display within the domestic interior. The scale and presence make it ideal for styling on a table, shelf, or within a vignette, particularly in traditional or collected interiors.
Era: 1873 (Late 19th Century)
History: Dr. Wilhelm Zimmermann (1807–1878) was a German historian known for his works on national and social history, particularly during a period of growing German identity in the 19th century. Publications such as this illustrated history were widely produced during the decades following German unification (1871), reflecting both scholarly interest and national pride.
Illustrated historical volumes became increasingly popular during this time, combining accessible narrative with detailed engravings to bring historical events to life for a broader audience. Publishers like Gustav Weise in Stuttgart were instrumental in producing finely bound editions that balanced intellectual content with decorative appeal.
Provenance: Belgium / Germany
Materials: Cloth bindings with gilt and blind-stamped decoration; paper; engraved illustrations
Dimensions: TBD
Disclaimers: Wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing to edges and corners, light surface wear to bindings, and some toning to interior pages. One title page shows historic tape repairs. Bindings remain intact and structurally sound. Overall presents beautifully for age.