[UNICORN PRESS]. VON KEMPEN, Thomas. Die Vier Bucher von der Nachfolge Christi. Melchior Lechter, illustrator. 1922. LIMITED EDITION. SIGNED BY LECHTER.
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[UNICORN PRESS]. VON KEMPEN, Thomas (1380-1471). Die Vier Bucher von der Nachfolge Christi. Melchior Lechter (1865-1937), illustrator. Berlin: Unicorn Press, 1922.
Folio. 6 full page title illustrations and numerous in-text illustrations by Melchior Lechter. Decoratively embossed cloth gilt with top edge gilt, others uncut; original glassine jacket; custom slipcase (very light occasional spotting.)
LIMITED EDITION, number 417 of 1000 copies for sale, SIGNED IN MONOGRAM BY MELCHIOR LECHTER. A unique work printed and bound in plant material. A bright copy.
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