Lot 239
H. von Perckhammer, Peking. Berlin 1928.
Estimate
€ 200
Starting Price
€ 140
Lot:
239
Category:
Geography and work of views
Artist:
Heinz von Perckhammer
Perckhammer, Heinz von: Peking. Geleitwort von Arthur Holitscher. Berlin: Albertus Verlag 1928. 29,5 x 21,9 cm. Includes 1 map and 200 illustrations on plates. XX pp. Blue original linen binding with gold-stamped title, spine title and coat of arms on the front cover. Coloured head edging.
(Minimal scuff marks on the lids and edges.)
Handwritten entry on the inside cover. Illustrations based on photographs by Heinz von Perckhammer. Holitscher, who wrote the foreword, was forced into exile during the Third Reich, whilst his books were burnt by the Nazis.
(Minimal scuff marks on the lids and edges.)
Handwritten entry on the inside cover. Illustrations based on photographs by Heinz von Perckhammer. Holitscher, who wrote the foreword, was forced into exile during the Third Reich, whilst his books were burnt by the Nazis.