{"product_id":"brockhaus-konversations-lexikon-17-vol-leather-book-set-antique-1894","title":"Brockhaus Konversations-Lexikon 17 Vol Leather Book Set Antique 1894","description":"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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Brockhaus’ Konversations-Lexikon\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: F. A. Brockhaus\u003cbr\u003eEdition: Jubiläums-Ausgabe (Jubilee Edition)\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: Approx. 1894–1895 (visible title page indicates 1894)\u003cbr\u003eType: Multi-volume encyclopedia \/ reference set\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: German\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Original publisher’s decorative embossed cloth over boards with gilt decoration\u003cbr\u003eDesign Style: Late Victorian \/ Historicist decorative binding\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Red and black title panels, extensive gilt ornamentation\u003cbr\u003ePage Edges: Marbled decorative edges\u003cbr\u003eEndpapers: Ornamental printed endpapers\u003cbr\u003ePlace of Publication: Leipzig, Berlin \u0026amp; Vienna, Germany \/ Austria\u003cbr\u003eContents: 17 volumes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollecting Categories: Antique books, encyclopedia sets, decorative library, German publishing, Victorian interiors\u003cbr\u003eCondition Notes: Visible shelf wear, rubbing, corner wear, age toning, and handling marks; interiors appear generally present and display well\u003cbr\u003e10 × 6¾ × 4 in each volume (40\" of shelf width)\u003cbr\u003eMetric Size: Approx. 25.4 × 17.1 × 10.2 cm per volume\u003cbr\u003e77 lbs complete\u003cbr\u003eSKU 9565","brand":"F. A. Brockhaus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43554520989814,"sku":"9565","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6547\/8518\/files\/f77db358-0cdf-44b0-bc41-7e15a929fed7.jpg?v=1781892025","url":"https:\/\/templetonantiques.com\/products\/brockhaus-konversations-lexikon-17-vol-leather-book-set-antique-1894","provider":"Templeton Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}