The Last Bouquet: Mixed Poems by Karl Gerok (2nd Edition, 1885) – Ornate German Hardcover,

a piece of 19th-century German literary history with this second edition of The Last Bouquet (“Der letzte Strauß”), a finely bound collection of mixed poems by Karl Gerok. Issued in Stuttgart by Greiner & Pfeiffer in 1885, this volume showcases Gerok’s lyrical reflections—each poem a small floral offering of faith, nature, and hope.

The deluxe red cloth cover is richly embellished with gold-stamped floral artwork, making it as much a display piece as a reading copy. A compact keepsake for collectors of vintage books, German poetry enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to ornate bindings.

Specifics

• Dimensions: 6″ × 4″ × 0.05″
• Pages: 199
• Language: German
• Genre: Poetry
• Binding: Hardcover, embossed cloth boards
• Edition: Zweite Auflage (Second Edition)
• Publisher/Place: Greiner & Pfeiffer, Stuttgart, 1885
• Condition: Good used condition; spine and corners show light wear; pages age-toned but unmarked

This is a  beautiful compact keepsake for collectors of vintage books, German poetry enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to ornate bindings.

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