Lot 880
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LECK -- HOOGLIED van Salomo, Het. Verlicht & versierd d. B.A. v.d. Leck & P.J. Klaarhamer. Amst., Versluys, 1905. W. 21 lithogr. by B.A. v.d. Leck & 16 head- & tail-pieces. Fol. Or. dec. hcl., dec. front side. (Cloth shows some foxing, else a very good copy).
Printed in a limited numb. ed. on handmade paper by Versluys & Scherjon, Utrecht, in ochre (decoration) & olive-green (text). Rare & important publication of one of the really fundamental contributions to the revival and renewal of Dutch book art. The most evident characteristics of Van der Leck's work are the wealth of symbolism and the mastery in stylizing. - Beijers, Cat. Ned. Boek, 242.€ 400
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