Dégénérescence
Paris: Felix Alcan, 1903. Sixth edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 2 vols. (complete). First volume, published in 1903 (6th edition): VIII + 429pp; Second volume published in 1899 (5th edition): 575pp. Original wrappers bound in decorative half leather over marbled boards, with gold title on spine. Top edge gilt. Uncut. Marbled endpapers. Ribbon marker. Nordau's major work "Entartung" (Dégénérescence), is a moralistic attack on so-called degenerate art, as well as a polemic against the effects of a range of the rising social phenomena of the period, such as rapid urbanization and its perceived effects on the human body. Binding rubbed along hinges, with spines somewhat faded and age-toned. Some light edge wear on boards with corners slightly rubbed. Some heavy foxing on free front endpapers. Pages age-toned on margin. Text in French. Overall, binding in good, interior in good to very good condition. g. Item #23368
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