Old Lucerne Guide to Historical Art – Dr. Franz Heinemann, c.1900s Souvenir Booklet – Hotel des Balances Lucerne Switzerland

This is a rare antique travel souvenir booklet titled “Old Lucerne: A Guide to Historical Art” by Dr. Franz Heinemann (Lucerne, Switzerland). It was originally presented to guests of the famous Hotel des Balances by proprietor J. Häcki.

• Publisher/Printer: E. Goetz, Kunst-Anstalt, Luzern (as stamped on back cover)

• Format: Softcover booklet, approx. 6.25” x 4”

• Language: English

• Contents: Illustrated guide with historical notes, photographs, and engravings of Lucerne landmarks, including the Wasserturm, Hofkirche, and mural fragments attributed to Hans Holbein (1520).

• Condition: Overall good for age. Covers show some edge wear, small corner losses, and light toning. Interior pages are clean with illustrations well-preserved (see photos). Binding intact.

This is a rare piece of Swiss tourism and art history ephemera, blending architectural commentary with fine photographs and period printing. An excellent addition for collectors of antique travel guides, Swiss ephemera, or turn-of-the-century European history.