Gottfried Kinkel – Tanagra. Idyll aus Griechenland – 1883 – First Edition – Original Gilt Cloth – Association Copy Signed by Otto Henne am Rhyn Description Rare first edition of Tanagra. Idyll aus Griechenland by Gottfried Kinkel, published in 1883 by Westermann, Braunschweig. A beautifully produced 19th-century book, issued in its original cloth binding, richly decorated with gilt lettering on the cover and spine, and featuring coloured decorative endpapers. This copy is of particular interest as an association copy, being originally signed and dedicated by Otto Henne am Rhyn, the Swiss writer, historian, and archivist. Additionally, the book is accompanied by an original business card handwritten by his wife, Frau Elisabeth Otto Henne am Rhyn, adding a rare and personal provenance element. Bibliographic Details Author: Gottfried Kinkel Title: Tanagra. Idyll aus Griechenland Publisher: Westermann, Braunschweig Year: 1883 Edition: First Edition Pages: 56 pp Illustrations: 1 engraved frontispiece Binding: Original cloth with gilt lettering Endpapers: Coloured decorative endpapers Provenance & Significance Otto Henne am Rhyn (1828–1914) was a Swiss writer, historian, editor, and long-serving state archivist of St. Gallen. After marrying Elisabeth am Rhyn, a member of a prominent Lucerne family, he added her name to his own. He was also an active Freemason and a notable intellectual figure of his time. The association inscription and the handwritten business card by his wife give this copy strong historical and bibliophilic significance. Literary Context Kinkel’s Tanagra is a classic 19th-century poetic idyll inspired by ancient Greece and the celebrated Tanagra figurines, reflecting the era’s romantic fascination with classical antiquity. The work later gained international popularity through illustrated English editions, becoming a prized gift book of the late 19th century. Condition Very good condition for age Binding clean and attractive with bright gilt Interior well preserved Inscription and handwritten card clear and legible Rarity First editions of Tanagra in original binding are scarce. Association copies with inscriptions by Otto Henne am Rhyn—plus additional family ephemera—are exceptionally rare.