Description:
Rare original Hungarian Art Nouveau illustrated book “Csoda Album”, published in 1911 as a special edition for subscribers of the Pesti Napló and edited by Szini Gyula.
This beautiful antique volume is richly decorated throughout and contains impressive full-page color illustrations associated with the famous Art Nouveau artists Heinrich Lefler and Joseph Urban.
The book features an exceptionally decorative binding with elaborate gilt ornamentation, as well as highly detailed Art Nouveau borders and illustrations throughout the interior. It is a striking example of early 20th-century Hungarian book design and would make an excellent addition to a collection of Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Secessionist art, antique illustrated books, or Hungarian cultural history.
Details:
Title: Csoda Album
Year: 1911
Country: Hungary
Language: Hungarian
Editor: Szini Gyula
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil design
Richly illustrated
Decorative original binding
Antique collector’s item
Condition:
Original antique condition with age-related wear. The cover and spine show some rubbing, edge wear and signs of age, as visible in the photographs. Interior pages and illustrations appear very attractive for a book over 100 years old.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.
A rare and highly decorative 1911 Art Nouveau illustrated book, especially desirable for collectors of Heinrich Lefler, Joseph Urban, Viennese Secession/Jugendstil artwork and antique European illustrated books.
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