Holbein's Dance of Death and Bible Woodcuts Hardcover 1947 occult metaphysical

Description: Occult metaphysical book The Dance of Death in an oversize leatherette decorative edition, richly illustrated with over 150 woodcuts depicting Death's presence in daily life. It also includes Holbein's Bible woodcut illustrations. A collector's edition and outstanding gift for anyone interested in occult or metaphysical practices and history.This is a rare high-quality edition of Holbein's Danse Macabre, or Dance of Death originally published in 1538. This edition was privately printed in 1947 for the Sylvan Press This item is #347 of only 1500 released in the US. In very good condition inside & out with only slight wear to the cover (see photos). Inside pages including boards and flyleaves are fully unmarked. Spine is tight and secure. Illustrated pages are pristine with only slight aging of pages around edges. Includes a descriptive insert, the only one present in any copy of this edition currently being offered across platforms. Print quality is excellent, on luxe high-quality paper. 8.5" x 10.5", 150 pages.From the insert: "Rich in illustration of the manners, morals and customs of the renaissance, it shows much more of life than of death [with elements of] costume, design, furniture, architecture, implements of war, and a host of other fields" including Renaissance era musical instruments and medical & dental practices of the time.Shipped quickly and securely. See photos for details of book contents and description. Your questions are welcomed and respected.

Price: 200 USD

Location: Rockville, Maryland

End Time: 2024-01-15T01:00:01.000Z

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