{"product_id":"antieke-2-delige-set-uit-blanke-steden-onder-blauwe-lucht-louis-couperus-1912-1913-groot-formaat","title":"From White Cities under Blue Skies – Louis Couperus – 1912\/1913 – Complete set (2)","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/frontpage\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #5a1414; border-left: 4px solid #d6c3a3; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #f5f1e8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eZiggy's Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eMonumental travelogue by Louis Couperus in original Art Nouveau binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eThis two-volume edition of \u003cem data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eUit blanke steden onder blauwe lucht\u003c\/em\u003e (From White Cities Under Blue Skies) was published in 1912 and 1913 by L.J. Veen in Amsterdam. The work is among Couperus's artistic travel descriptions and journeys through Italian cities such as Venice, Florence, and Pisa, with extensive reflections on Renaissance art and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eThe books are produced in a large format (29.5 cm) with original cream-colored cloth bindings, featuring light blue decoration and gold-stamped titles. The design is typical of the early 20th century and aligns with the aesthetic Art Nouveau style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003eRichly illustrated with reproductions of classical masterpieces, including works by Raphael and Luca Signorelli. The illustrations are clearly printed and form an essential part of the work as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eThe set is in fair to good antique condition with visible signs of age: discoloration of the cloth, wear to the spine and corners, and tanning of the page edges. The interior is complete and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eA characterful and decorative antique set from one of the Netherlands' most important authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eAuthor: Louis Couperus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4211\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4211\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4209\"\u003eUit blanke steden onder blauwe lucht\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4235\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4235\"\u003eVolumes: 2 (complete)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003eYear: 1912 \u0026amp; 1913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003ePublisher: L.J. Veen, Amsterdam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003eHeight: approx. 29.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4345\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4345\"\u003eThickness: approx. 3 cm per volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4401\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4401\"\u003eBinding: original publisher's cloth binding with gold imprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003eIllustrations: art reproductions in black and white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4453\" data-end=\"4500\"\u003eCondition: fair to good, with signs of age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53091082273107,"sku":"AA0707007","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_3503.jpg?v=1771798967","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-us\/products\/antieke-2-delige-set-uit-blanke-steden-onder-blauwe-lucht-louis-couperus-1912-1913-groot-formaat","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}