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1913 History of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, with Large Folding Plan
Plzeňský prazdroj: Měšťanský pivovar v Plzni, založen roku 1842 [Pilsner Urquell: The Citizens’ Brewery in Pilsen, Founded in 1842]. Plzeň: [Měšťanský pivovar], [ca. 1913]. 8vo. 30 [2] pp. Original purple printed wrappers with gilt Habsburg double-headed eagle. Illustrated throughout with photographs and historical views of the brewery and its operations. Large folding plan at rear showing the extensive brewery complex and surrounding grounds.
An attractive early promotional history of the Měšťanský pivovar in Plzeň, birthplace of Pilsner beer. The booklet traces the brewery from its founding in 1842 and the first brewing of the new Pilsner-style beer through its subsequent expansion, with illustrations of the brewery buildings, cellars, cooperage and production facilities. VG condition.
Inv. BX9