Theokritos — Fem Digte Af Theokritos

Kjobenhavn, C. A. Reitzels Forlag, 1872. Fine Binding. An uncommon, Danish edition of Theokritos' poetry. Signed by the prolific Danish author of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen. Dedicated in his hand, to a close friend. Signed by Hans Christian Andersen, inscribed to the son of his best friend Moritz Melchior. Moritz was a Jewish banker and businessman. This poetry collection is dedicated to Emil Melchior on the title page. Held in a custom chemise and slipcase. In Danish. A pamphlet of five poems from the creator of Ancient Greek pastoral poetry. In the original paper wraps. Illustrated, with several in-text illustrations by the Danish painter, illustrator, graphic artist and etcher. In the original paper wraps. Held in a chemise and slipcase. Front wrap is detached but present, due to the delicate nature of this work. A few light marks to the wraps. Internally, binding is loosening in places. Pages are generally bright and clean. Slipcase and chemise are in a fine condition. Fine . Ill.: Lorenz Frolich. Fine .