Faust: Eine Tragödie [Two Volumes, SIGNED by the artist, Numbered Copy #75 of 500]
Mit Radierungen von Arthur Kampf
Author
Goethe / Kampf (Ill.)
Place of Publication
Berlin
Publication Name
Eigenbrödler
Year
1925
Language(s)
German
Description
TWO VOLUME SET, SIGNED by Arthur Kampf (the Illustrator), and numbered 75 of 500 exemplars. This truly unique edition of Goethe`s poem is printed on high-quality paper, using red and black ink. The text is in simple Fraktur (gothic) lettering. It is interspersed with numerous epic full-plate b/w pen illustrations by Kampf, each also signed in pen. 355x270mm, [179]+[265] pages. Blue board Hardcover with ribbed leather spine and corners (also blue). Cover with gilt decorations. Spine with gilt decorations and lettering. Spine worn and corners somewhat bumped. Page edges rough-cut as published. Pages very slightly yellowing with sporadic but very aging stains. Else in excellent condition. Includes (damaged) cardboard slipcases for both volumes.