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Designed and produced in Switzerland by Max Caflisch. Fabag of Winterthur printed the text in Van Dijck Roman typeface on Zerkall paper and reproduced 16 of the 17 aquatints in three colors. The colour separations are by Lithos / Cliches Messikommer of Zurich. The Swiss graphic artist, Felix Hoffmann, created the illustrations especially for this edition and the frontispiece has been struck directly from the copperplate by Artistic Institute Orell Fussli of Zurich and an original print is tipped in.
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Longus was a Greek novelist who lived during the second century. Writing about the very conventional aspects of life, his imagination gives a unique and lingering touch to his work.
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Text: English, Greek (translation)
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- PublisherImprint Society
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0876360282
- ISBN 13 9780876360286
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages152
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Felix Hoffmann (illustrator). Limited/Numbered. This is number 590 of 1,950 copies signed by Felix Hoffmann, the illustrator, on the colophon. Near fine: a small scuff on the blue leather spine. No wear to the binding. No distortion from reading or improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. No sun fading. No wear to the slipcase. Signed by Illustrator(s). Seller Inventory # MP23-2557B
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Hoffmann, Felix (illustrator). Limited Edition. Very Good condition. Remainder mark on top and bottom of text block. No marks on the text block. Translation by Christopher Collins. Signed by the Illustrator. Notes that this is a special part of a 1950 piece printing, but the number of the print is not indicated.; Remainder; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 11445
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Book Description Hard Cover /Slip Case. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Felix Hoffmann (illustrator). 9 5/8" X 6 1/8." 152 pages. The ancient account of two young lovers. Illustrated by aquatints created especially for this edition by Felix Hoffmann. The frontispiece has been struck directly from the copperplate by Artistic Institute Orell Fussli of Zurich. Slipcase has minor wear with a one inch split on bottom corner. Signed on page 154. Signed by Illustrator(s). Seller Inventory # 003234
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