HTF Goethe's Faust Illustrations Harry Clarke De Luxe Edition 1935 Macabre Dark!

Description: See Photos. Comes from a clean non smoking home. In good++ condition. Boards and spine show age. Binding is solid. No loose pages. Inside pages are crisp, clear and clean. Tanning to page edges. No writing other than name in front. Chipping to top of spine and corner wear on boards. Seller Lot #21003. First edition thus. No date; circa 1935. Rare printing by De Luxe Editions company. Translated into English, In the Original Metres, by Bayard Taylor. Powerfully vivid, chiaroscuro illustrations by Harry Clarke throughout. Intriguing nouveau illustration throughout in full and partial page renderings, headers, etc. Highly influential imagery during the golden age of gift-book illustration in first quarter of twentieth century. Clarke (March 17, 1889-1931) was a famed Irish book illustrator and stained glass artist. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. The First Part of 'Faust' was first published in its present form in 1808 and the Second Part in 1832. Bayard Taylor's translation w/Parts I and II first appeared in 1932. Printed in the United States of America by J.J. Little & Ives Company, New York. Listed shipping costs are for the lower 48 (USA) states. For the Eastern US, there is a strong possibility that you will get it with 2 or 3 day shipping. We ship internationally and encourage buyers to use the eBay Global Shipping Program. If there is a difference between the item description and the photos, use the photos to resolve. Pictures are of the exact item(s) you will receive. Should you be moved to give positive feedback, expect thoughtful and kind positive feedback in return. Thanks for looking at our listing! Check out other vintage/antique items we have at http://stores.ebay.com/Suburbia-Harvest?_rdc=1.

Price: 195 USD

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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