Holtz - Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von. Faust. Eine Tragödie. (Erster Teil). (Zollikon, Bender, 1929). 38 : 26,5 cm. 78 leaves. with magnificient coloured title and coloured decoration (initials, vignettes, borders etc.) by Johann Holtz. Handbound original vellum with gilt title on front cover, gilt fillets and gilt top edge (signed W.A. Petersen).
Very well preserved, beautiful work by the north-german (Flensburg) calligrapher Johannes Holtz (1875-1944). One of the most remarkable works of his hand-written books. One of 600 numbered copies, imprint signed by the artist. Printed from the original calligraphy at P. Bender, Graphische Kunstanstalt, Zürich. - Splendid print of this beautiful calligraphy. - Cover slightly stained, else a neat and magnificant copy.
Euro1230
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