Faust (Three Sirens Edition in Original Slip-Case)

No date; circa 1950. Beautifully illustrated book in original slipcase. Rare in tan, pebble impressed boards, black stamped cover and spine titles in red field, image of horned devil at front, moderate shelf wear, rub. Deckled pages near fine, no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Matte red slip case w/tan title label. Three Sirens label with classic detailed titles; splitting to seams, mended. Book itself in very good condition in well worn slip case. Intriguing nouveau illustration throughout by Harry Clarke in full and partial page renderings. Highly influential renderings during the golden age of gift-book illustration in first quarter of twentieth century. Clarke (March 17, 1889-1931) was a famed Irish book illustrator and stained glass artist. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. Translated into English, in the original metres, by Bayard Taylor. The First Part of 'Faust' was first published in its present form in 1808 and the Second Part in 1832. Bayard Taylor's translation w/Parts I and II first appeared in 1932. Printed in the United States of America by J.J. Little & Ives Company, New York. 252 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.…