Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Velvet Czech Památník Illustrated Memory Book WWI Era For Sale

​This is an original circa 1919–1920 Czech Památník (a keepsake memory, autograph, and sketch album) sourced from a very old estate sale.Originating from the South Bohemian and Central Bohemian regions of the newly formed First Czechoslovak Republic (shortly after World War I), this album contains hand-drawn ink illustrations, watercolors, gothic calligraphy, original poetry, and personal dedications.7 total illustrations (see photos for details)​Item Highlights & Binding Details
​Cover Material: Slate-blue plush velvet over board.
​Front Hardware: Applied Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) brass filigree mount featuring stylized ribbon loops, a floral wreath, and a dangling pendulum drop motif.
​Closure: Original brass metal clasp along the fore-edge. (clasps don\'t see to work, see images)​Origin & Dates: Inscriptions from Písek and Příbram, Czech Republic, dated March 1919 through November 1920.​Item Specifics
​Year Printed: 1919
​Original/Facsimile: Original
​Binding: Hardcover / Velvet & Metal
​Subject: Central European Personal Memory / Autograph Album (Památník)
​Language: Czech
​Region: Central Europe / Czech Republic (Bohemia)​Special Attributes: Illustrated, Hand-Painted Watercolors, Art Nouveau Metal Clasp, 1st Edition Keepsake​Condition Notes
​Exterior: Velvet retains rich texture with light shelf wear along the edges and corners. Brass metal accent and side clasp are intact with mild age patina.​Interior: Paper shows natural age toning and minor foxing consistent with early 20th-century paper stock. Binding and hinge remain intact; artwork and handwritten script remain crisp and vibrant.