Shelfmark
Kbb.4.27
Author
Title
Der weisse Fächer : ein Zwischenspiel / von Hugo von Hofmannsthal ; mit vier Holzschnitten von Edward Gordon Craig.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Leipzig : Insel-Verlag, 1907.
Physical description
[28] p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. (4 woodcuts) ; 35 cm.
Note
Title page imprint and limitation statement: "Erschienen im Insel-Verlage zu Leipzig MCMVII. Gedruckt in der Offizin von Friedrich Richter in Leipzig in 800 numerierten Exemplaren davon No.1 bis 50 auf echtem Japan."
Note
The prints were exhibited at the 3rd exhibition of the Society of Twelve, London, 1906. See Fletcher and Rood, H6(a).
Note
First leaf is blank; second bears publisher's vignette.
Note
Publisher's decorated paper boards with block-printed design in red and green on white; vellum spine with gilt lettering; buff endpapers.
Citation/references note
Fletcher, I.K. & Rood, A. Edward Gordon Craig: a bibliography (London: Society for Theatre Research, 1967), C14(b)
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Provenance
Loosely inserted ALS from Edward Gordon Craig to "Portia" [i.e. Portia Knight?], undated, from the Burdon Hotel, Weymouth.
Binding
Pale yellow dust-wrapper.
Copy-specific note
ECL copy numbered 65.
Added entry--name
Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872 - 1966 illustrator.
Added entry--name
Knight, Portia. associated name.
Added entry--name
Insel-Verlag publisher.
Added entry--place
Germany Leipzig.
Identifier
B46524