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Der Blumenkranz
by
Herman Kaulbach

Translation:
The Garland

Herman Kaulbach (1846-1909) was a prolific artist/illustrator
and produced many very touching works of art.
This nicely framed print was later copyrighted in 1907
by Franz Hanfstaengl (Company), who was a pioneer in the field of
photography and lithography among other notable achievements.

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Certificate of First Communion

Dated April 11, 1920.
As a collectable certificate or for the quality illustration and nice frame,
this is an excellent purchase.

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Die Gartenlaube
Illustriertes Familienblatt

Translation:
The Arbour - Illustrated Family Sheet

The on-line Wikipedia encyclopedia describes The Arbour as a precursor
of modern magazines, and the first major success of the German tabloid.
It appeared in 1853 and was discontinued in 1903.
In 1876 the publisher Ernst Wedge produced a run length of 382,000 copies,
however actual readership may have been between two and five million through distribution to extended family members, lending libraries and cafes.

By the turn of the century, The Arbor had evolved into a purely entertaining sheet
instead of the popular encyclopedia it was at its' inception.
The Arbour continues to be an indispensable source for investigation on
German cultural history.

This issue contains each weekly edition of The Arbour published in 1899.
The cover's spine is in disrepair, but the text and lavishly illustrated contents
are in superb condition.

898 Pages, 9x12", color and B&W illustrations

SOLD

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Furst Bismarck, Kaiser Wilhelm I, and Moltke
Three Photogravure portraits of Prussian leaders
in a lovely oak frame set.
Circa 1880.

SOLD

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The Paragon Scope

Made by the Keystone View Company - circa 1900.
This "stereo" viewer is in excellent condition with the original red felt
lining the eye opening.

Included are ten viewing cards of the Swiss Alps, marked:
Keystone View Company, Manufacturers and Publishers,
Copyright 1900 by B. L. Lingley.
The back of most views describe (in English) the scene depicted.

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