Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), Schriften. 1787

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von. (1749-1832). Schriften. Leipzig: Georg Joachim Göschen, 1787.

The first complete (at the time) edition of Goethe’s writings was published both in a ‘luxury’ version in 8 volumes, and in this four-volume version, with the text a little more compressed and decorations omitted. Hagen 12, S alpha.

4 volumes, octavo (174 x 97mm). Engraved vignettes to titles (occasional very light spotting). 19th-century half calf, spines filleted and lettered in gilt, marbled boards (joints cracked but holding, extremities rubbed). Provenance: ? Theodore Bois de l’Herm (inscriptions).

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