(Heiligenhaus: Hans Gerd Goldschmidt, 1979).
Miniature Book. 2 1/4 x 1 9/16 inches. 124 pp. Text includes 22 fables of Aesop in German-language with 8 drawings by F. Rosmasler, Jr., list of the fables included in the text; text clean, unmarked. Gilt-stamped brown leather, gilt-stamped dust-jacket, paper slip-case; binding square and tight. Glen Dawson's copy without distinguishing marks. GKK220-015. Fine.
LIMITED EDITION of 500 copies, this is number 127. Printed in 6-point Palatino by Rolf Riotte on Büttenpapier and bound by Horst Schmita. Projected to consist of 3 volumes, this is the only volume issued of the series. It is the only miniature book printed in West Germany bound in leather, with a printed dust-jacket; this edition has lovely headbands; a truly excellent example of the book arts. 2 copies listed in Worldcat.
Title: Auswahl Aesopischer Fabeln, Band 1
Edition: LIMITED EDITION of 500 copies, this is number 127
Created: 1979
Country of Origin: United States
Illustrator: F. Rosmasler, Jr.
Location Published: Heiligenhaus, Hans Gerd Goldschmidt: 1979
Binding: Gilt-stamped brown leather, gilt-stamped dust-jack
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Size: Miniature Book. 2 1/4 x 1 9/16 inches
Type: Miniature Book
Categories: Miniature Book
Seller ID: GKK220-015
Keywords: aesop, fables, fine press, hans gerd goldschmidt, horst schmita, limited edition, miniature book, rolf riotte