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Slevogt, Max - Cooper, J. F. Leatherstocking Tales translated and edited by K. Federn. With original lithographs by Max Slevogt. With 312 signed lithographs, 52 of which are folio-sized. With the extra suite of 52 folio-sized signed lithographs. Berlin, Paul Cassirer, 1909. large folio. [3] ll., 473 pp. Red original morocco binding (sign. "Carl Sonntag. Jun. Leipzig"), spine fillets, gilt head edges, gilt cover vignette and cover and inside edge bands (corners minimally bumped), loose in cardboard box of the time (somewhat rubbed, 1 segment detached each). Schauer II, 84 - Rodenberg 452, 1 - Eyssen 143 f - The Artist and the Book 288. - First printing of the Pan-Presse. Complete.- One of 60 copies of the deluxe edition on rice-fiber paper, bound in glossy leather with hand-gilding; full-page illustrations, hand-signed by the artist, on Japan, were added to this edition separately in a protective case (GA 310). - "Slevogt illustrated tales of action and adventures in a graphic, Impressionistic style, bringing to the lithograph the atmospheric quality of painting. The 'Leatherstocking Tales' is one of his most ambitious books and contains some of his best work. "Minimally browned, otherwise in good condition.

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