Hoffman, E.T.A. — Doge Und Dogaressa

Wien, Verlag Paul Knepler. Hard Cover. No date but circa 1920. Decorative orange and black paper covered boards, with decorative endpapers. 3 1/4 by 4 1/2 inches tall. 147 pages. With original black and white lithographs by Ernst Huber. All text in German. Part of the Plantin Prints series by this publisher. Paul Knepler, perhaps better known as a musician and librettist, bought this Viennese bookstore and publishing house in the early 1900's, eventually handing it to his brother to pursue his music career. This text features lithographs by the noted Austrian artist Ernst Huber. A tale of jealousy from an aging doge to his young wife. VERY GOOD condition with minor fading and wear to the extremities. A few minor scuffs to the rear cover. Minor toning to the paper. Ill.: Ernst Huber. Very Good/No Jacket.