Sale: 348 / Rare Books, Nov. 17./18. 2008 in Hamburg Lot 1659

Max Klinger - Amor und Psyche. 1880.


1659
Max Klinger
Amor und Psyche. 1880.
Estimate:
€ 800 / $ 856
Sold:
€ 1,320 / $ 1,412
(incl. surcharge)
Klinger, M., Amor und Psyche. Ein Märchen des Apulejus. Aus dem Lateinischen von R. Jachmann. With 46 (15 fullpage, 31 mounted) orig. etchings by M. Klinger. Munich, T. Stroefer [1880]. Illustrated gilt-, silver-, and blackstamped orig. cloth with gilt edges. 4to. 4 ll., LXVIII pp.
Singer 64-109. - First edition of the series and of the book. - "Die entzückenden Illustrationen zu Amor und Psyche sind das einzige radierte Werk Klingers, das die Schrift eines Dichters recht eigentlich illustriert." [transl.:"The charming illustrations for Cupid and Psyche are Klinger's only etched work that peculiarly illustrates the poet's words."] (Singer). - Slightly foxed, a little stronger at the beginning, 3 ll. detached, 3 ll. soiled and creased. Edges slightly rubbed. - Endpaper first white leaf with ownership entry by Hans Franck (Schriftsteller, 1879-1964).



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1659
Max Klinger
Amor und Psyche. 1880.
Estimate:
€ 800 / $ 856
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€ 1,320 / $ 1,412
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