Ernst Marboe; GER Gedye [trans.] — The Book of Austria

Vienna , Osterreichische Staatsdruckerei , 1948. First edition. Cloth. A charming book exploring the history and traditions of the country of Austria, the first English edition. A charming volume exploring the history and customs of Austria, the first English edition. Compiled and issued by Ernst Marboe and translated by G. E. R. Gedye. A lovely volume that allows the reader to truly get to know Austria, with sections on the history of the country and on its people, land, and national costumes. Fully illustrated in colour and in black and white throughout with architectural sketches, maps, and plans by Eugenie Pippal-Kottnig; pictorial maps and decorative illustrations by Hans Robert Pippal; Fashions-national costumes and decorative illustrations by Elli Rolf, and illuminated lettering and general arrangement of the text and illustrations by Epi Schlusselberger. Including musical sheets, the English version of songs and poems by Patricia de Ferro. Acquired from the sale of Paul Gallico's library, American novelist and short story and spots writer, best remembered for The Snow Goose and The Poseidon Adventure. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, minor darkening to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Richly illustrated in text throughout both in colour and in black and white. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Eugenie Pippal-Kottnig; Hans Robert Pippal; Elli Rolf; Epi Schlusselberger. Very Good Indeed .