Piskacz (5 results)

Vienna: Gedruckt und in Commission der Mechitaristen-Congregations-Buchhandlung, 1836. Quarto (25.8 × 19.7 cm). Contemporary half-calf over marbled boards; spine gilt-tooled, with black spine label; engraved frontis portrait, xxi, [1], 441, [3] pp. abd 72 [i.e. 71] leaves of plates (two double-folded and double-numbered). Boards and spine rubbed; corners somewhat scuffed; contemporary stamps of a "Taubstummeninstitut" (institution for the deaf) in Graz; else internally very good. First edition of the first major work on the education of deaf children to reach an enthuasiastic international audience, including in North America. Franz Herrmann Czech (1788-1847) was a priest of the Piarist Order who was first active in Nikolsburg and later an instructor in philosophy at the Theresianum in Vienna, before becoming instructor in religion at the Vienna Deaf Mute Institute (Taubstummeninstitut) in 1818. Together with the director of the Institute, Michael Venus, he set about improving existing systems of instructing deaf children. In 1845 he founded his own education institution for the deaf in Nikolsburg. Czech's achievement lay in fusing the pure articulation method developed by Samuel Heinicke (Germany, 18th century) with the sign language customary in French deaf education, which had been pioneered by Charles-Michel de l'Épée. This modified, bilingual combination of visual sign language and orality became known as the Austrian method and was the basis for a wide network of schools supported by charitable organizations in the nineteenth century. The preface makes a case for the state's responsibility to care for and educate the deaf, giving them equal rights as citizens, and clears up misconceptions about supposed physical and mental "defects" of the deaf. With a striking engraved frontispiece depicting the author gesturing toward the heavens, surrounded by six deaf boys using sign language. The finely executed plates constitute a kind of "Orbis pictus" for the deaf and show various organs of speech, children signing, arts and trades, natural history, plants and animals, geography, instruments, and religious rituals. Strikingly, they also use pictograms to illustrate linguistic concepts such as numbers, verbs, and possessive pronouns. The plates are variously signed "A. Hofbauer," "Joh. Boehm," "Lor. Rieder," "C. Seipp" or "A. Seipp," "F. Dirnbacher," "Weinrauch," "F. Zastera," "Friedrich Treu," and "E.W. Piskacz." Originally issued in two volumes, with the fine engraved plates printed on laid paper and of somewhat larger format; here bound as one, as is often the case. As of August 2019, we can only trace one copy of the first edition (1836) in North America, at Princeton.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1839 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 231 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 231.

Condition: 0. Enthält: Von Wien nach Aachen, Agram, Amsterdam, Antwerpen, Arona, Augsburg, Baden, Bamberg, Basel, von Basel nach Frankfurt a. M., Mailand, von Wien nach Bayonne, Berlin, von Berlin nach Frankfurt a. M., von Prag nach Frankfurt a. M., von Prag nach Augsburg, von Wien nach Bern, Bordeaux, Braunschweig, Bregenz, Bremen, Breslau, von Breslau nach Dresden, u. v. m.- Karte: 'Übersicht der gesuchten Reiserouten durch Europa'.- Teilweise leicht stockfleckig.- Piskacz, E. W. Neuestes Reise-Taschenbuch, oder der richtige Wegweiser zu Land und zu Wasser durch Europa. so wie auch nach Asien, Afrika, Nord- und Süd-Amerika. Edited from the best sources. First edition. Vienna, Mausberger, 1839. 2 leaves, 211 pages. With 1 folded, lithographed map (mounted on linen). 12°. Cloth binding (2 stains on front cover). Contains: From Vienna to Aachen, Agram, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Arona, Augsburg, Baden, Bamberg, Basel, from Basel to Frankfurt a. M., Milan, from Vienna to Bayonne, Berlin, from Berlin to Frankfurt a. M., from Prague to Frankfurt a. M., from Prague to Augsburg, from Vienna to Bern, Bordeaux, Braunschweig, Bregenz, Bremen, Breslau, from Breslau to Dresden, and much more.- Map: 'Übersicht der gesuchten Reiserouten durch Europa'.- Partly slightly foxed. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1839 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 236.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1839. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 232, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 232 232.