Juda: Gesänge von Börries, Freiherrn von Münchhausen mit Buchschmuck von E. M. Lilien
Berlin: Egon Fleischel, n.d. [ca. 1900]. Later printing (Viertes bis sechstes Tausend). Hardcover. Private amateur modern leather binding with central star of David motif. Gold lettering on spine. Top edge red. Ribbon marker. Decorative endpapers, half-title, and title page. Title page in red and black lettering. Collection of German poems on Biblical themes by Lilien's Christian friend Börries Freiherr von Münchausen (1874-1945), a German poet and writer. This remarkable work is exquisitely decorated with many elaborate engravings and decorated text frames made by early Bezalel artist E. M. Lilien. Minor shelf wear on binding. Previous owner's name dated 1918 on fly leaf. Rear endpaper slightly soiled. Text in German, gothic script. Binding and interior in overall good+ condition. g. Item #33857
Price: $275.00