1903 E. M. Lilien Sein Werk Stefan Zweig Limited Edition First Edition
11.5" by 9.5". A wonderfully illustrated first edition copy of this celebration of the work of Ephraim Moses Lilien, in the original German. An Important Work, First Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition. This book weighs 1.75 KG when packed. One of 1000 Limited Edition copies printed of first edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. He was notable for the Jewish themes in his art, and for his influence on the Bezalel school art movement. The work contains numerous reproductions of Lilien's bookplates, borders and illustrations, as well as a portrait of Lilien with a facsimile of his signature. In Rosenketten' has been tipped in by a previous owner, possibly replacing the original reproduction of this work printed in the book.
Further tipped-in illustrations (created by Lilien) from a previous owner to pages 59, 60, 61, 214, 215, and 302. One tipped-in illustration obscures a different illustration printed in the book, another obscures a title of a work; the rest are tipped-in to blank pages. This book is otherwise complete, which is unusual for this work. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding.
Externally, generally smart, though faded to the spine, with small tears to the head and tail of the front joint. Shelf wear to the joints and extremities. Front hinge is starting and rear hinge is slightly strained, but both are firmly held. Pages are bright and clean. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition. Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults.Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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