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GERMANY - BERLIN RETIREMENT BANK NOTE. TWO RENTENMARK, issue of January 30, 1937. 8-digit series - SUP

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GERMANY - BERLIN RETIREMENT BANK NOTE. TWO RENTENMARK, issue of January 30, 1937. 8-digit series - SUP

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Harnisch, CarlPictorial representations in arabesque form of Göthe's Faust. With 6 lithographed plates. Berlin, Georg Reimer, 1832. 2 vols. Text and plates. Folio (sheet dimensions 47 x 32 cm). Loosely inserted in original dust jacket with mounted cover title (slight soiling). Goethe - Faust Harnisch, Carl Bildliche Darstellungen in Arabeskenform zu Göthe's Faust. With 6 lithographed plates. Berlin, Georg Reimer, 1832. 2 vols. Text and plates. Folio (sheet dimensions 47 x 32 cm). Loosely inserted in original wrappers with mounted cover title (slight soiling). First edition. - Engel, Bibl. Faustiana, 1822. univ. cat. Books on Art I, 788. Cf. Kippenberg Collection, 1903 ("Verlag von Otto Humburg & Co." without date, obviously a remainder copy without original jacket, as the Otto Humburg Verlag began its activities around 1865). Rümann, 19th century, 635 - One of the rarest and at the same time most unusual series of illustrations for Goethe's Faust, and also one of the largest. There are only a few copies with the original cover. This is important, as the suite was published without a title page, so that the title and imprint are only noted here. - . "(He) became known for his illustrations in arabesque form to Goethe's Faust and the same to Ossian's poems (Berlin, 1835)" (Thieme/Becker XVI, p 47). - Slightly browned in the margins. Overall a very good copy of this rare work. With 6 lithographed plates. Original wrappers with mounted title label (slightly soiled). - First edition. - One of the rarest and at the same time most unusual suites to illustrate Goethe's Faust, and also one of the largest in size. Only a few copies with the original wrappers can be found, this is important because the suite was issued without a title page, so the title and imprint can only be found here. - "Carl Harnisch, born in Altenburg, Germany on January 1, 1800, worked as an artist and created designs for lithographs in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century. Originally apprenticed in carpentry and engraving in Germany, Harnisch immigrated to Philadelphia with Edward Schnabel in 1849. He gave drawing lessons, worked in the lithographic trade, and painted ceiling and wall murals, including that of the home of W. C. Swann (1512 Walnut Street). Known lithographs include "Reminiscences of a Fancy Dress Ball", in Philadelphia, February 1850 printed ca. 1850 by P. S. Duval. He also exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was a founder of the German Artists' Association." (Library Company of Philadelphia. Philadelphia on Stone. Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers). - Lightly browned in the margins. Overall very well preserved copy of the rare work. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.