Geschichte der Stadt Graz. 2 Vols. [SIGNED]

Graz: Selbstverlag der Stadtgemeinde, 1935. First edition. Hardcover. g. Lengthy, signed handwritten dedication by author to unidentified "Doktor" on fly leaf. Quarto. 632 (3), 893 (1)pp. Black 3/4 cloth over gilt stamped paper-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine and four folding maps in rear. Red top edges. Profusely illustrated with pivotal, mostly b/w in-text photographs, some in color, b/w reproductions of artwork and documents, some folding. In depth account celebrating the city's 800 year history, its constitution and administration. Includes (truncated) the "Häuser- und Gassenbuch der inneren Stadt Graz" by A. Luschin-Ebengreuth in volume one and the "Häuser- und Gassenbuch der Vorstädte am rechten Murufer" by Hans Pirchegger. Text in German, Gothic script. Vol. 1: Binding rubbed with light wear along edges. Stain at top of front cover. Gilt lettering partly faded. Ex Libris on inside cover. Vol. 2: Light wear along edges and small stain at top of front cover. Spine with tears at head and tail of hinges. Gilt lettering on spine faded. Ex Libris on inside cover. Free fly leaf and table of content seem to be missing. Some foxing on half title and edges of book block. Binding and interior in overall good- to good+ condition. (Inventory #: 35283)