The book "of the nobles". That is: the knighthood of the old guard. 1388. with numerous coloured original drawings. Prague, around 1900. 120 pp. Historicised binding in medieval style, hardcover with jute cover and metal mountings (rubbed, clasps missing). Skilfully produced manuscript with humorous texts and illustrations. The two title pages (one in Czech and one in German) and an oath supposedly dating from 1388 are followed by 52 coats of arms, some of which are also humorous in character. The reverse of the last coat of arms is decorated with a text stating the year 1893, which was signed by numerous people at the bottom of the page. Like the title pages, the texts on the remaining pages are also partly in German and partly in Czech and are each accompanied by at least one illustration. Most of these show figurative motifs, but landscapes and animals are also depicted. - Margins browned, handling marks. Overall a very fine manuscript with splendid and colourful illustrations. With numerous coloured original drawings. Historicised binding in medieval style, half leather with jute cover and metal mountings (rubbed, clasps missing). - Skilfully produced manuscript with humorous texts and illustrations. The two title pages (one in Czech and one in German) and an oath supposedly dating from 1388 are followed by 52 coats of arms, some of which are also humorous in character. The reverse of the last coat of arms is decorated with a text stating the year 1893, which was signed by numerous people at the bottom of the page. Like the title pages, the texts on the remaining pages are also partly in German and partly in Czech and are each accompanied by at least one illustration. Most of these show figurative motifs, but landscapes and animals are also depicted. - Margins browned, handling marks. Overall a very fine manuscript with splendid and colourful illustrations. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.