This is an authentic 1934 edition of the Illustreret Dansk Konversations Leksikon, Volume 5. Published in Copenhagen by Berlingske Forlag, this antique Danish encyclopedia remains a fascinating historical artifact. This specific volume covers subjects including Christiansborg and Christian Science, featuring period-accurate illustrations and photographs.
The book is bound in a classic half-leather style with marbled paper boards and a ribbed spine featuring gold-leaf lettering. The name Carta Dahlberg is embossed at the base of the spine.
Condition: This volume shows significant signs of its nearly century-old age. The leather spine and corners exhibit rubbing, scuffing, and some peeling. The marbled boards have shelf wear along the edges. The pages have naturally toned over time but remain clean and fully legible without significant staining or interior tears. The binding is structurally intact, and the top edge of the pages features a decorative red tint.
Dimensions: 6 x 8.25 x 1.5 inches.
The Berlingske Forlag is one of Denmark's oldest and most prestigious publishing houses. This 1930s series was a staple of Danish intellectual life, designed to provide a comprehensive worldview during the interwar period.