Lot 38
Nietzsche (Friedrich) Dionysos Dithyramben, one of 150 copies designed by Henry van de Velde, Leipzig, printed by Enschedé en Zonen for Insel-Verlag, 1914.
Hammer Price: £1,600
Description
Nietzsche (Friedrich) Dionysos Dithyramben, one of 150 copies designed by Henry van de Velde, this copy for Robert Voigt, printed in crimson and black, decorative title heightened with gold, leather book-label of Haven O'More, original russet morocco, gilt, by KGS of Weimar, title and decoration in gilt to upper cover, spine with five raised bands, t.e.g., others uncut, very slight rubbing to edges and spine, large 4to, Leipzig, printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen of Haarlem for Insel-Verlag, 1914.
⁂ An excellent copy of a scarce and beautifully-designed book.
Description
Nietzsche (Friedrich) Dionysos Dithyramben, one of 150 copies designed by Henry van de Velde, this copy for Robert Voigt, printed in crimson and black, decorative title heightened with gold, leather book-label of Haven O'More, original russet morocco, gilt, by KGS of Weimar, title and decoration in gilt to upper cover, spine with five raised bands, t.e.g., others uncut, very slight rubbing to edges and spine, large 4to, Leipzig, printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen of Haarlem for Insel-Verlag, 1914.
⁂ An excellent copy of a scarce and beautifully-designed book.