Mignon Almanach auf das Jahr 1817
Vienna: Jos[eph] Riedl, [1816]. 27 x 16 mm; 11/16 x 5/8 in. 28 pages. Text in German. Engraved throughout. Original red morocco gilt by the publisher, titled and decorated in gilt, edges gilt; original green morocco gilt-decorated slipcase. In fine condition. Item #403558
A very fine miniature calendar of saints, in original and fresh condition. The book is printed vertically, with the upper and lower halves of the months divided at the gutter, listing the name of the saint for each feast day. There are charming miniscule illustrations within each month for the phases of the moon. OCLC/Worldcat locates only one copy, at The Grolier Club. Bondy 51; Tissandier 16.
Price: $900.00