Illustrierte Briefmarkensprache für Liebende n. Verlobte. [Germany]. Circa 1900.

29 printed pages in German in concertina style. Stamp language is the transmission of an encrypted message with agreed meanings -  especially among couples in love - through the arrangement of stamps on a letter. Firsttwo  pages detached from subsequent 28 pages. The first few joints are slightly weak. Slightly age-toned throughout. 30 x 18 mm. Original oblong brass embossed locket covers with original catch and loop at the top; front cover with title engraved within abstract panel and fan corner-pieces; back cover hand planished. Patina befitting the age. No copies located worldwide in commerce.