Corti, Count Egon Collection

Collection Number: D-010

Lithographs, drawings, books, and manuscript notes used for nineteenth century German pomological texts. Illustrations are primarily of apples and pears. Staff officer in the Imperial Royal Austrian Army; history student in Vienna; author of many popular historical works, mostly biographies. His most popular book, Elizabeth die seltsame Frau, was translated into ten languages and thirty three editions were published.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1805-1915.

Extent

5.1 linear feet.

Subject

Art and Architecture

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