I. C. Fundescu - Flori de câmp - 1864-1864

Up for auction is an exceptional and rare 19th-century Romanian book featuring two distinct works bound together, representing an important piece of local literary and linguistic history. The volume showcases fascinating elements of linguistic transition, preserving styles from both early and modern Romanian printing eras. A standout feature of this collector's piece is the genuine, handwritten ink signature of the author, I. C. Fundescu, a prominent 19th-century Romanian writer, folklorist, and member of the Romanian Academic Society, accompanying the period copyright notice regarding authorized copies. The first book contained within this volume has 184 pages and the second book has 229 pages, making a total sum of 413 pages. The volume shows authentic age-related patina, handling marks, and oxidation consistent with 19th-century paper, while remaining a solid and highly collectible historical artifact ideal for serious collectors of rare European books and Romanian literature.