Views of Warsaw. Published by Leon Kompert [1908].

Warsaw [1908]. Leon Kompert. 15x23.5 cm, pp (1), black and white illustrations (23), booklet cover. Good condition (paper loss in cover).

Album presenting views of Warsaw, supplemented by an advertising section containing advertisements of trade and craft companies, with particular emphasis on companies cooperating with church institutions. The publication was intended to point out to the clergy (parish priests) proven, reliable and Catholic companies and to create new opportunities for advertisers to sell their products and services. A valuable source for research into the history of Warsaw, advertising, trade and construction at the turn of the 20th century.

List of views:

• Church of the Transfiguration
• St. Alexander Church
• Polytechnic
• Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the New Town
• Nowy Swiat Street
• Marszalkowska Street
• Zachęta Fine Arts Gallery
• Holy Cross Church
• City Hall
• Lazienki Palace
• The Royal Palace in Wilanow
• State Bank
• Grand Theater
• Nicolaus Copernicus Monument
• Adam Mickiewicz monument
• Water feature in the Saxon Garden
• Castle Square
• Monument to King Jan III Sobieski
• Ujazdowskie avenues
• View of the Castle from the Vistula River
• Old Town
• St. John Church (cathedral)
• St. Florian Church in the Praga district.