A. H. Cornette - Iconographie van Antwerpen - 1933
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A. H. Cornette, Iconographie van Antwerpen: 174 historical views and plans of Antwerp in a Geïllustreerde druk edition (1933), published by De Sikkel, Antwerp, in a half-leather portfolio with marbled boards, about 52 × 36 cm, 250 pages, illustrated with city views and engravings, in good condition.
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Rare Portfolio: A.H. Cornette – Iconography of Antwerp (1933) – Complete work (52 x 36 cm)
Description:
Beautiful, monumental portfolio on the history and iconography of the city of Antwerp, compiled by Mr. A.H. Cornette, former head conservator of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Published in 1933 by the renowned Antwerp publisher "De Sikkel". This substantial edition contains extensive historical documentation and a collection of 174 old city views, prints, engravings and maps of Antwerp, provided with detailed captions and indexes.
Author: Mr. A. H. Cornette
Title: Iconography of Antwerp: 174 old city views and maps explained historically
Publisher: De Sikkel, Antwerp
Year: 1933 (MCMXXXIII)
Format: Large folio format (about 52 cm x 36 cm)
Binding: Original half-leather portfolio binding with marbled ends, gilded title on the front board and cord closures
Condition:
The portfolio is in good, authentic condition with light, normal signs of aging and use at the edges and corners of the binding. The interior and the plates are neat and clear.
A magnificent and collectible reference work for lovers of Antwerpiana, cartography, engraving art and Belgian urban history.
Rare Portfolio: A.H. Cornette – Iconography of Antwerp (1933) – Complete work (52 x 36 cm)
Description:
Beautiful, monumental portfolio on the history and iconography of the city of Antwerp, compiled by Mr. A.H. Cornette, former head conservator of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Published in 1933 by the renowned Antwerp publisher "De Sikkel". This substantial edition contains extensive historical documentation and a collection of 174 old city views, prints, engravings and maps of Antwerp, provided with detailed captions and indexes.
Author: Mr. A. H. Cornette
Title: Iconography of Antwerp: 174 old city views and maps explained historically
Publisher: De Sikkel, Antwerp
Year: 1933 (MCMXXXIII)
Format: Large folio format (about 52 cm x 36 cm)
Binding: Original half-leather portfolio binding with marbled ends, gilded title on the front board and cord closures
Condition:
The portfolio is in good, authentic condition with light, normal signs of aging and use at the edges and corners of the binding. The interior and the plates are neat and clear.
A magnificent and collectible reference work for lovers of Antwerpiana, cartography, engraving art and Belgian urban history.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History, Illustrated, Topography
Book title
Iconographie van Antwerpen
Author/ Illustrator
A. H. Cornette
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1933
Height
52 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
36 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
De Sikkel, Kruishofstraat 223, Antwerpen
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
250
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