Description
Offered for sale is Hungary: Land of Contrasts (1936) by Grace Humphrey, published by Scott and More in a striking red cloth hardcover with gilt lettering. This scarce English-language edition was produced to promote Hungary abroad, blending travel writing, cultural history, and striking black-and-white photography to showcase Hungary’s dramatic diversity to an international audience on the eve of World War II.
Grace Humphrey’s lively and accessible prose, commissioned by the Hungarian Tourist Office, guides readers through the country’s rich traditions, modern cities, and rural landscapes, while a wealth of photographs provides authentic 1930s-era views of Budapest, countryside villages, historic architecture, and daily life. This book is valued for its vivid documentation of interwar Central Europe, making it an exceptional collectible for those interested in travel history, Hungarian culture, and prewar European propaganda.
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Author: Grace Humphrey
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Publisher: Scott and More, 1936 (New York)
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Binding: Red cloth hardcover with gilt lettering
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Richly illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout
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Text in English, aimed at promoting Hungarian tourism abroad
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Original 1930s edition offering rare historical perspective on pre-WWII Hungary
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Valuable for collectors of travel literature, European history, and cultural studies
Condition notes:
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Binding solid with typical vintage shelf wear
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Cloth retains deep red color with some expected fading or rubbing
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Interior pages generally clean with possible age-toning or light foxing
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Gilt lettering on spine and cover remains legible
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No major tears or writing unless shown in photos
Please view all the photos to evaluate condition for yourself. This is a rare opportunity to own an original 1936 edition that captures Hungary’s landscapes, architecture, and cultural heritage in the words of Grace Humphrey and through authentic period photography.
