Germany, Imperial. A Congratulatory Book To Bismarck On His 80Th Birthday From The Germans In Paraguay, 1895 Auction Archive representing the Franconia electoral district

representing the Franconia electoral district and continued thus to the end of World War II

with eight positions blank that once housed photos

slight enamel chipping on reverse

old Gold test apparent on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock

1872 (later determined to be 1865) in Stretford

Germany, Imperial. A Congratulatory Book To Bismarck On His 80Th Birthday From The Germans In Paraguay, 1895 Auction Archive representing the Franconia electoral districtThe faux leather book is dated to April 1, 1895. It was given to Otto von Bismarck on occasion of his 80th birthday by the Germans in Paraguay. The book contains pages with signatures of members of the communities of Asuncion, Nueva Germania, Villa Encarnacion, Villa Rica, San Bernadino, Itaenrubi del Rosario, and Villa Concepcion. Measuring 295 mm (w) x 420 mm (h), presenting light scuffing and denting of the cover, remains very fine.