1841 Památka wděčnosti

Památka wděčnosti, na obnovenj a okrášlenj Karlowa Týna, na dostawenj Beraunského mostu, na dostawenj a zvelebenj předměstj Karljna, na dostawenj Řetězowého mostu Pražského, silnice Wyšehradské, Chotkowých sadů a přemnohých giných ozdob a ústawů weřegných, w milé našj wlasti vzniklých [Memorial of Gratitude for the Restoration and Embellishment of Karlštejn, the Construction of the Beroun Bridge, the Improvement of Karlín, the Prague Chain Bridge, the Vyšehrad Road, Chotek Gardens, and Numerous Other Public Works]. Prague: Anna Špinková, 1841. 4to. Unpaginated. Collates 1–10⁴. Illustrated with lithographic views of Karlow Týn (Karlštejn), Karljn (Karolinenthal), Ferdinandův most, and a folding view of the Řetězowý most Pražský. Contemporary plain paper wrappers, likely later than publication.Rare Czech National Revival commemorative publication issued by the Prague civic militia (“c. k. měšťanské ozbrojené sbory pražské”) in honour of the extensive public works undertaken in Prague and Bohemia during the administration of Count Karl Chotek (1783–1868). The work celebrates the restoration of Karlštejn Castle, completion of the Beroun stone bridge, development of Karlín, construction of the Prague Chain Bridge, improvements to the Vyšehrad road and Chotek Gardens, and numerous other civic projects. The text comprises poems, speeches, addresses, and commemorative essays distributed throughout ten consecutively numbered gatherings and accompanied by original lithographic views.An evocative document of Czech patriotic culture in the years immediately preceding the Revolution of 1848, reflecting the civic pride and national aspirations associated with Chotek's ambitious modernization programme. The lithographic views provide valuable contemporary visual records of Prague and its environs during a period of rapid urban transformation. Collated complete against the copy preserved in the Czech National Library. Good condition. Wrappers worn with tears. Some moisture and other staining, and creasing throughout; folding plate with expected fold wear. A scarce survival of Czech civic and patriotic printing from the Chotek era.