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Rare First Edition – A Time Capsule of the Roaring Twenties
This is an exceptional, museum-quality copy of "Korunk Erkölcsei" (Morals of Our Age), Volume I, by Curt Moreck. Published in Budapest in the late 1920s, this volume is a monumental study of social history, eroticism, and the changing aesthetics of the Jazz Age.
Condition: Excellent / Near Fine
Unlike most surviving copies, this book is in stunning original condition.
Spine & Binding: Features the 100% original yellow cloth binding. The spine is solid, tight, and the original lettering is sharp and clear. No restorations, no tape, no repairs.
Interior: All 350+ illustrations and high-quality plates are present, clean, and securely bound.
Paper: Beautiful natural age-toning, adding to its vintage character without compromising durability.
Key Features & Notable Personalities:
Iconic Photography: Includes the legendary color plate of Josephine Baker ("The Bronze Venus"), along with Hollywood stars Mary Astor and Dorothy Revier.
Vintage NYC Imagery: Stunning original 1920s views of the New York skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Wall Street featuring horse-drawn carriages.
Cultural History: A deep dive into the Weimar era's social norms, nightlife, and dance culture through a unique Hungarian lens.
Technical Specifications:
Title: Korunk Erkölcsei (I. kötet: Társadalmunk Nemi Élete és Erotikája)
Author: Curt Moreck (Translated by Dr. Viktor Áldor)
Publisher: Orbis Könyvkiadó, Budapest
Origin: Hungary
Age: Circa 1928-1930
Dimensions: 24.5 x 18 x 3.7 cm
Weight: 1600 grams (Vellum-like heavy paper quality)
Curt Moreck Korunk Erkölcsei, Vol. I, Illustrated Hungarian Edition, c. 1928–1930
44.000 Ft
This is an exceptional, museum-quality copy of "Korunk Erkölcsei" (Morals of Our Age), Volume I, by Curt Moreck. Published in Budapest in the late 1920s, this volume is a monumental study of social history, eroticism, and the changing aesthetics of the Jazz Age.
Condition: Excellent / Near Fine
Unlike most surviving copies, this book is in stunning original condition.
Spine & Binding: Features the 100% original yellow cloth binding. The spine is solid, tight, and the original lettering is sharp and clear. No restorations, no tape, no repairs.
Interior: All 350+ illustrations and high-quality plates are present, clean, and securely bound.
Paper: Beautiful natural age-toning, adding to its vintage character without compromising durability.
Key Features & Notable Personalities:
Iconic Photography: Includes the legendary color plate of Josephine Baker ("The Bronze Venus"), along with Hollywood stars Mary Astor and Dorothy Revier.
Vintage NYC Imagery: Stunning original 1920s views of the New York skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Wall Street featuring horse-drawn carriages.
Cultural History: A deep dive into the Weimar era's social norms, nightlife, and dance culture through a unique Hungarian lens.
Technical Specifications:
Title: Korunk Erkölcsei (I. kötet: Társadalmunk Nemi Élete és Erotikája)
Author: Curt Moreck (Translated by Dr. Viktor Áldor)
Publisher: Orbis Könyvkiadó, Budapest
Origin: Hungary
Age: Circa 1928-1930
Dimensions: 24.5 x 18 x 3.7 cm
Weight: 1600 grams (Vellum-like heavy paper quality)