Lot no. 678
Van de Velde, Henry Nietzsche, Friedrich Thus Spoke Zarathustra. A book for all and for none. With book decoration by H. van de Velde. Leipzig, Insel, 1908. 4 vols. 160 p., 2 vols. Folio. Opaque vellum with protruding edges with gold embossing, gilt top edge (slightly stained, corners somewhat bumped). One of 430 copies in vellum (GA 530 Exx.). - Schauer II, 16 - Sarkowski 1193 - With ornamental double title, title vignette and 4 intertitles in red and gold as well as numerous headpieces and tailpieces, also printed in gold. The typeface was drawn by G. Lemmen a. cut with the assistance of Harry Graf Kessler. - Edges and endpapers slightly foxed, otherwise only minimally and occasionally in the outer margins. Printed bookplate on inside cover. One of 430 copies in vellum (total edition 530 copies). - With book design by van de Velde. - Orig vellum, gilt-stamped, head gilt edge. - With ornamental double title, title vignette and 4 section titles in red and gilt, and numerous head borders and tail pieces also printed in gilt. - The type was drawn by Lemmen and Kessler was involved with the cutting. - Edges and endpapers slightly foxed, otherwise only minimally and occasionally in the outer margins.
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14163 Berlin - Germany
04/26/2025
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