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The Kiss, 1808

Published May 03, 2022 Updated May 03, 2022

‘Aphorisms on the Kiss’ published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808.

1808 Germany C. A. Solbrig Transformation

Very rare “Aphorisms on the Kiss” with ten hearty copperplate illustrations, a Christmas present for kiss-lovers, issued as a book published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808. Fascinating and very original transformations using the heart symbol to create faces in an artistic way.

‘Aphorisms on the Kiss’ published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808
‘Aphorisms on the Kiss’ published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808 ‘Aphorisms on the Kiss’ published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808

Above: ‘Aphorisms on the Kiss’ in a book published by C. A. Solbrig, Leipzig, 1808.

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