Juda: Gesänge von Börries, Freiherrn von Münchhausen mit Buchschmuck von E. M. Lilien
Berlin: F. A. Lattman, [ca. 1900]. Later edition (Seventh to Ninth Thousand). Hardcover. Quarto. Unpaginated. 52 leaves. Original dark blue cloth, illustrated with art noveau designs, Star of David and white lettering on the front cover. Light blue lettering on the spine. Beveled edges. Protected by modern mylar. Decorative endpapers, half-title, and illustrated frame on 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. Text in German, gothic script. Binding with light wear at corners and head and tail of spine. Light foxing to edges of book block, and free endpapers. Interior with light age toning of block, very lightly starting at first two chapter breaks. Very good condition. Item #55195
Price: $275.00