{"product_id":"tsjechisch-literair-tijdschrift-kvety-1913-geillustreerd-ex-libris","title":"Květy (1913) Bound 35th Year - Czech literary magazine | Illustrated \u0026 Ex Libris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Czech literary magazine from 1913, published in Prague and richly illustrated with works by, among others, the renowned Czech artist Mikoláš Aleš (1852–1913).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bound copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKvěty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which means 'Flowers', contains the first half-year of the 35th volume. The magazine contains an extensive collection of Czech literature, poetry, stories, translations and artistic contributions from the years preceding the First World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe numerous illustrations are particularly noteworthy, including historical and folkloric depictions by Mikoláš Aleš. His images of Saint Wenceslaus, traditional South Bohemian costumes and the death of Prince Svatopluk give the book a clear connection to Czech history and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reddish-brown binding has a gold-decorated spine and black boards. Inside are decorative green-and-gold endpapers, marbled edges and a graphically designed ex libris by Ing. Josef Plička.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characteristic copy from the Prague literary world of the early twentieth century, interesting for lovers of antiquarian books, Czech history, literature and historical illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails and specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Květy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume: XXXV (35), first half-year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook part: LXX (70)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of publication: 1913\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher and editor: Vladimír S. Čech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of publication: Prague, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter: Alois Šašek, Velké Meziříčí\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Czech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approximately 23.5 × 17 × 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: bound half-year volume with gold-decorated spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: various black-and-white reproductions and drawings, including works by Mikoláš Aleš\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: decorative endpapers, marbled edges and ex libris by Ing. Josef Plička\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: fair to good antiquarian condition. The binding shows wear, slight fading of the spine and locally detached covering. Some distortion is visible at the bottom, possibly due to old moisture damage. The paper is age-discolored and shows minor local damage. The text block and binding appear sturdy. See photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55922704417107,"sku":"AP0707001","price":323.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_5484.jpg?v=1794673049","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-no\/products\/tsjechisch-literair-tijdschrift-kvety-1913-geillustreerd-ex-libris","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}