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an old book with a tree on the front cover
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

185 - Bindings Metal binding. Our Ancestors (title on cover).
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Bindings Metal binding. Our Ancestors (title on cover). Black metal binding comprising heavy iron covers with blind-embossed fillet, an engraved tree silhouette, sturdy oak leaves mounted as hinges, a mounted title label and a metal clasp, outer edges decoratively sanded and patinated, with 4 metal rivets on the spine (monogrammed M.K.). c. 1920. 4°. c. 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, featuring 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.), c. 1920. 4°. Approx. 160 blank leaves. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on 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.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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