Leipzig, Julius Zeitler, 1907
Specially bound by the Wiener Werkstatte. A fine example of a scarce and early work illustrated by Gustav Klimt. The erotic illustrations were selected by Klimt from a series of studies he had undertaken in preparation of his two celebrated 'Water Serpents' paintings, 1904-1907.
The erotic ex-libris for Dr Phillip Rudolk Ludwig was designed by Austrian Secessionist artist Franz von Bayros, best known for the controversial phantasmagoric imagery in Tales at the Dressing Table portfolio.
Limited edition, one of 100 specially bound copies, from a total edition of 450, this numbered 32, large 4to; text printed in black and gold, translated into German by Franz Blei, illustrated with 15 photogravures after Klimt, plates protected by tissue guards, very minor staining to a couple of leaves; original chamois leather binding designed by Josef Hoffmann (signed on the lower cover with Hoffman's monogram and Werksatte stamp), coppered label to upper cover, modern morocco-backed solander box, a fine copy.
The erotic ex-libris for Dr Phillip Rudolk Ludwig was designed by Austrian Secessionist artist Franz von Bayros, best known for the controversial phantasmagoric imagery in Tales at the Dressing Table portfolio.
Limited edition, one of 100 specially bound copies, from a total edition of 450, this numbered 32, large 4to; text printed in black and gold, translated into German by Franz Blei, illustrated with 15 photogravures after Klimt, plates protected by tissue guards, very minor staining to a couple of leaves; original chamois leather binding designed by Josef Hoffmann (signed on the lower cover with Hoffman's monogram and Werksatte stamp), coppered label to upper cover, modern morocco-backed solander box, a fine copy.
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