Brockhaus Konversations-Lexikon 17 Vol Leather Book Set Antique 1894

An impressive and highly decorative complete (appears near-complete with supplement shown) late 19th-century German encyclopedia set: Brockhaus’ Konversations-Lexikon, Jubiläums-Ausgabe, published by F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, Berlin & Vienna, circa 1894–1895. These volumes feature richly decorated publisher’s bindings with elaborate gilt and polychrome stamped covers, marbled page edges, and ornate endpapers—making them as desirable for display and interior décor as for scholarly collecting.

This is a substantial antique reference set from one of Germany’s most important publishing houses. Condition visible from photos shows attractive shelf presentation with age-appropriate rubbing, edge wear, corner wear, and some fading/handling to boards, but overall retains strong decorative appeal. Large complete encyclopedia sets appeal to collectors of antique books, Victorian décor, German history, and library display pieces.

Title: Brockhaus’ Konversations-Lexikon
Publisher: F. A. Brockhaus
Edition: Jubiläums-Ausgabe (Jubilee Edition)
Publication Date: Approx. 1894–1895 (visible title page indicates 1894)
Type: Multi-volume encyclopedia / reference set
Language: German
Binding: Original publisher’s decorative embossed cloth over boards with gilt decoration
Design Style: Late Victorian / Historicist decorative binding
Decoration: Red and black title panels, extensive gilt ornamentation
Page Edges: Marbled decorative edges
Endpapers: Ornamental printed endpapers
Place of Publication: Leipzig, Berlin & Vienna, Germany / Austria
Contents: 17 volumes

Collecting Categories: Antique books, encyclopedia sets, decorative library, German publishing, Victorian interiors
Condition Notes: Visible shelf wear, rubbing, corner wear, age toning, and handling marks; interiors appear generally present and display well
10 × 6¾ × 4 in each volume (40" of shelf width)
Metric Size: Approx. 25.4 × 17.1 × 10.2 cm per volume
77 lbs complete
SKU 9565