[Science Fiction & Fantasy] [Steiner-Prag, Hugo] Meyrink, Gustav. Der Golem

Leipzig: Kurt Wolff, (1915). Deluxe edition. 4to. 343, (1) pp. Illustrated with 25 lithographic proofs by Hugo Steiner-Prag, each signed, dated (1916), and titled and notated ("Probedruck") by him in pencil, plus an additional lithographic title-page (unsigned). With a seven-page autograph manuscript, signed by Steiner-Prag, bound in at front, dated April 1918, regarding his work on this publication. Publisher's deluxe full pictorial vellum, decorated in gilt with an image of the Golem on front board, boards warped; top edge gilt, other edges trimmed; patterned endpapers; illustrated book-plate of German art collector and bibliophile Leo Lewin (1881-1965) on verso of front free endpaper; sheets lightly toned.

Rare deluxe edition of Gustav Meyrink's modern fantasy masterpiece, based on the medieval Prague legend. Featuring 25 signed lithographic proofs by Czech artist Hugo Steiner-Prag, considered his best work. According to Sotheby's when this copy was sold by them in 1966, it is one of only four copies of this deluxe production.

A limited portfolio edition of 300 copies of 25 lithographic prints, signed by Steiner-Prag was issued by Wolff in 1916. The first trade edition by Wolff contains only eight plates.

Provenance

Sotheby's, New York, Modern French and German Illustrated Books and Periodicals, May 3, 1966, Lot 179

From the Collection of Jay R. Butterman. New York, New York

[Science Fiction & Fantasy] [Steiner-Prag, Hugo] Meyrink, Gustav. Der Golem

[Science Fiction & Fantasy] [Steiner-Prag, Hugo] Meyrink, Gustav. Der Golem