About the product
Miniature book - Riedl, J. (ed.), ‘Mignon - Almanach auf das Jahr 1820’, published by Joseph Riedl in Vienna, 'a middle-class bookbinder in the Schottenhof'. HxW: approx. 18 x 28 mm (HxW slipcase: approx. 19 x 30 mm). Pink cardboard cover with ornamental gold embossing and inscription ‘Mignon Almanach’, stone-grey cardboard slipcase also with ornamental gold embossing. Gilt edges on three sides. Blue endpapers and green cloth ribbon for pulling out. 14 engraved folios with dates, name days and moon phases. Minimal signs of age and rubbing. Annotation: Original and rare example of Viennese bookbinding from the early 19th century.
Type
Historical literature
Vintage
1820
Century
1st half of the 19th century.
Condition
Used
Country
Austria
Origin
Vienna
Location
Eppli Coin Auctions