Lot 309
R. Siegel, Die Flagge. Berlin, 1912.
Estimate
€ 200
Starting Price
€ 140
Lot:
309
Category:
Geography and work of views
Siegel, R(udolf): Die Flagge. Geschichte der Entwickelung der auf den Kriegs- und Handelsschiffen zur Verwendung kommenden Flaggen unter Berücksichtigung des Gebrauchs von Flaggen zu Signal- und Salutzwecken. Hrsg. auf Veranlassung des Staatssekretärs des Reichs-Marine-Amts. Berlin: Reimer/Vohsen 1912. 27 x 18,9 cm. With 64 plates (38 in colour) and 74 illustrations in the text. XV, 267 pp. Illustr. original linen binding.
(Slightly scuffed and stained. Slightly browned on the inside.)
A rare and culturally and historically significant account of the history and development of flags during the German Empire. Rudolf Siegel treats the flag not merely as a nautical identifier, but as an expression of state sovereignty, maritime tradition and military order.
(Slightly scuffed and stained. Slightly browned on the inside.)
A rare and culturally and historically significant account of the history and development of flags during the German Empire. Rudolf Siegel treats the flag not merely as a nautical identifier, but as an expression of state sovereignty, maritime tradition and military order.