1828 1ed AUSTRIA by Shoberl Illustrated Costumes Moravia Czech Republic Croatia

1828 1^ed AUSTRIA by Shoberl Illustrated Costumes Moravia Czech Republic Croatia

Frederic Shoberl was an English journalist who, in addition to his famous translation of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame, created illustrations for a desirable travel and geography collection. ‘The World in Miniature’ was such a popular success that it propelled him to publish more thorough and detailed accounts of various nations. Beginning in 1828, Shoberl published works on Persia, Austria, and Turkey.

This 1828 first edition of ‘Austria’ is fine American edition of Shoberl’s perspective on Austria, filled with 12 hand-colored engravings of traditional costumes. Cultures depicted include:

• Slavonia
• Egra
• Moravia
• Tyrolese
• Philippowan
• Szeressan
• Ottochacz

Item number: #8316

Price: $499

SHOBERL, Frederic

Austria: containing a description of the manners, customs, character and costumes of the people of that empire

Philadelphia: C.S. Williams, 1828.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • x, [2], 108
  • 12 color, engraved plates
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)

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