AAVV - Daheim-Kalender für das Deutsche Reich auf des Gemeinjahr - 1905-1911

This set of four Daheim-Kalender almanacs, published in Germany from 1905 to 1911, offers a fascinating glimpse into the beginning of the 20th century. Each hardback volume features rich Art Nouveau decorations and gold titles, showcasing intricate design details. Packed with illustrations in both black and white and color, including chromolithographs, these almanacs captivate the reader with diverse content that reflects the time period. Explore articles spanning history, geography, current events, curiosities, poetry, fiction, art, nature, industry, science, royalty, local characters, sports, games, and pastimes. The almanacs also include dozens of captivating period advertisements in the front and back. Each volume boasts a beautifully decorated and illustrated calendar and features between 290 and 330 pages, in addition to numerous pages of advertisements and extra textual charts. Presented in very good condition, near excellent. Each almanac is complete, with no tears or missing parts. The pages are very clean, exhibiting minimal yellowing (some on 1910), with no writing or underlining. The binding is fairly firm. Minor wear and tear attributable to age is present. The covers are in very good condition, except the spines show some minor crushing or wear to the caps and corners. The back of the 1910 almanac bears a slight red mark. This exceptional set will be the centerpiece of any collection focusing on Art Nouveau and early 20th century German history and culture.