Please Read Carefully:::
This 1903 folio is being sold AS-IS in used, antique condition.
Exterior: As seen in the photos, the covers and outer margins are not in the best of shape. There is significant chipping, tearing, and shelf wear to the edges of the heavy cardstock. The spine shows heavy wear.
Interior: Despite the exterior damage, the content remains amazing. The central images, portraits, and family tree are vibrant and largely unaffected by the edge wear.
Recommendation: This item is ideal for a collector who intends to frame the individual plates or for someone who values historical content over "mint" exterior condition.
Please review all high-resolution photos provided, as they serve as the primary visual description of the edge wear and chipping. By purchasing, you acknowledge the distressed state of the outer margins.
Vår Konung: Festskrift för Sveriges Folk (1903)
Description:
This is the complete 32-page deluxe memorial folio celebrating King Oscar II. Unlike standard books, this edition is printed on heavy, cardboard-like cardstock, giving every page the feel of a premium art print.
The "Amazing Content":
Full-page color chromolithograph portraits of King Oscar II and the Royal Family.
The complete Bernadotte Dynasty Family Tree page.
Detailed historical views of the Royal Palace and Swedish military life.
Condition:
"Not in the best of shape" externally—the covers and margins show heavy chipping, tearing, and edge wear consistent with a 120-year-old oversized item. However, because of the heavy cardstock used, the 32 internal pages remain stiff and the artwork is vibrant. This is a perfect "breaker" copy for framing individual plates or for a historian who values the content over the exterior condition.
Shipping:
Due to the stiffness of the cardstock, this item cannot be rolled. It will be shipped flat and heavily reinforced to ensure safe arrival.