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$US 1750.00
Johann Wolfgang Von, Goethe
Faust
Imprint: London, G. Harrap & Co., 1925
Binding: Hardback
Inscription: Signed, Inscribed Or Annotated
4to. #576 of 1000 for England signed by Harry Clarke. Vellum backed boards. Slight "bubble" to spine; t.e.g. Near fine in fair original gray DJ with tears to extremities. Pictorial ep. Pages uncut tho two were opened roughly. Bookplate of Robert and Gladys Koch. Gladys Koch was a prominent antiques dealer from the 1950's thru the 1980's. Robert Koch was the renowned art historian who specialized in Art Nouveau. 8 full page color illustrations in addition to numerous others in black and white by Harry Clarke, the unique Art Deco illustrator whose bizarre style reflects Beardsley's influence. Bright copy of an Art Deco masterpiece illustrated by one of its artistic geniuses.
With Harry Clarke Illustrations
Stock number:1412.