Description: Tannhauser 22 Tipped in Plates Willy Pogany Suede Binding Tannhauser Illustrated by William Pogany Published by: G.G. Harrap Printed in: nd Illustrated by: William Pogany ----- Features ----- · Original boards with Gilt lettering and decoration · 12 Tipped-in Color plates · 10 additional tipped in Black and white plates · Elaborate color borders around all pages · Many more Black and White and duo-Tone illustrations throughout Condition This book is in good condition. There are no signatures, bookplates or markings of any kind. The is some wear to the bottom of the spine and to the front hinge. The original suede binding is in good condition. Contains all 22 Full-Page Tipped-in plates. The pages are clean and free of any foxing. A rare find complete with many beautiful illustrations. Synopsis Tannhäuser is an opera in three acts, music and text by Richard Wagner, based on the two German legends of Tannhäuser and the song contest at Wartburg. The story centres on the struggle between sacred and profane love, and redemption through love (a theme running through almost all Wagner's mature work). ---------- About the Illustrator---------- William Andrew ("Willy") Pogany (1882-1955) was a Hungarian prolific illustrator of children's and adult books. Born Vilmos Andreas Pogany in Szeged, Hungary. He studied at Budapest Technical University and in Munich and Paris. Pogany came to America via Paris and London. In London, he illustrated his most famous works, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Richard Wagner's Tannhauser, Parsifal, Lohengrin, and the Rubaiyat of Omar Kayyam. In 1918 he illustrated a children's rewrite of Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy, retold by Padraic Colum. Pogany's best known works consist of illustrations of classic myths and legends done in the Art Nouveau style. He also worked as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames. ------------ Return Policy ----------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you receive your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a beautiful copy of Pogany's classic work. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. Overseas bidders only Paypal accepted Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution.
Price: 180 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
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