185 - Bindings

Bindings Metal binding. Our Ancestors (title on cover). Black metal binding made of heavy iron covers with blind-embossed fillet, engraved tree silhouette, mounted sturdy oak leaves serving as hinges, mounted title on cover, and metal clasp, outer edges decoratively sanded and patinated, back with 4 metal rivets (monogrammed M.K.). ca. 1920. 4°. ca. 160 blank leaves. Unusual, one-of-a-kind cover made of heavy iron (approx. 5 kg); the pages are still blank. Unusual, one-of-a-kind cover made of heavy iron (approx. 5 kg); the pages are still blank. Metal binding. Our Ancestors (title on the cover). Black metal binding made of heavy iron with a blind-embossed fillet, an engraved tree silhouette, sturdy oak leaves mounted to serve as hinges, a mounted title label, and a metal clasp; the outer edges are decoratively ground and patinated; the spine is secured with 4 metal rivets (monogrammed M.K.), ca. 1920. 4°. Approx. 160 blank leaves. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, and Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.