EROTICA -- ZICHY, Michael von (1827-1906). Liebe. Leipzig: privately printed, 1911. Oblong 4° (310 x 395mm). 40 heliogravures printed in sepia. (First and last leaf evenly browned, a few short tears.) Publisher's half vellum and printed paper-covered sides (rebacked to style preserving the original lettering, pastedowns renewed, extremities rubbed).

EROTICA -- ZICHY, Michael von (1827-1906). Liebe. Leipzig: privately printed, 1911. Oblong 4° (310 x 395mm). 40 heliogravures printed in sepia. (First and last leaf evenly browned, a few short tears.) Publisher's half vellum and printed paper-covered sides (rebacked to style preserving the original lettering, pastedowns renewed, extremities rubbed).

Details

EROTICA -- ZICHY, Michael von (1827-1906). Liebe. Leipzig: privately printed, 1911. Oblong 4° (310 x 395mm). 40 heliogravures printed in sepia. (First and last leaf evenly browned, a few short tears.) Publisher's half vellum and printed paper-covered sides (rebacked to style preserving the original lettering, pastedowns renewed, extremities rubbed).

FIRST EDITION, number 297 of 300 copies. A fine production reproducing Zichy's celebrated erotic watercolours. Zichy contributed to a number of important Russian publications before emigrating, including the splendid imperial coronation album of Alexander II.

More from Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including a selection from the Malcolm S. Forbes Jr. Churchill Collection and Photobooks from the Calle Collection

View All