1886 Anton Nyström Allmän Kulturhistoria Vol 1 Swedish Illustrated Book # 1347

1886 Anton Nyström Allmän Kulturhistoria Vol. I – Illustrated Swedish Book Antique 1886 Swedish edition of Allmän Kulturhistoria eller Det mänskliga lifvet i dess utveckling by Anton Nyström, Volume I. Published in Stockholm by Looström & Komp. and printed by Gernandts Boktryckeri-Aktiebolag. An impressive late-19th-century work on the development of human civilization, culture, religion, philosophy, society, science, industry and the arts. The book includes an elaborate illustrated title/frontispiece featuring scenes and symbols from world history. The text also discusses major scientific and philosophical ideas of the period, including Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, evolution and natural selection. Bound in period marbled paper-covered boards with dark spine and corner reinforcements. The front endpaper contains several lines of antique handwritten Swedish verse, apparently portions of the traditional Swedish “Vårsång” or “Spring Song,” adding interesting period ownership character. Condition: Antique condition with substantial age and use. Covers show rubbing, scratches, scuffs, edge and corner wear, and areas of surface loss. Spine has wear but remains attached. Interior pages show age toning, scattered foxing and spotting, particularly near the front and edges. Handwriting is present on an endpaper as shown. Illustrated title page remains attractive and well preserved overall. Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition. A fascinating 1886 Scandinavian cultural-history volume with striking period illustration and original handwritten Swedish material—an appealing piece for collectors of antique books, Swedish history, cultural history, science and 19th-century European publications.