Lucian of Samosata. De Hetaerensgespraeche des Lukian.
Leipzig, Julius Zeitler, 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.
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