Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse - Buddenbrooks, Der Tod in Venedig, e.a. - 1927

Set of 4 volumes – Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, Franz Molnár (1927–1930)

German and Central European Literature of the Early Twentieth Century – Edizioni d’epoca



1. Thomas Mann – Buddenbrooks. The Decline of a Family

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin

• Edition: Special Issue 1930 (851,000–900,000)

• Condition: Good; browned paper but intact; sturdy binding

• Points of interest:

The masterpiece that established Mann and earned him the Nobel Prize.

Historical edition, highly sought-after

Thematic focus of the lottery




2. Thomas Mann – Death in Venice (1929)

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin

• Year: 1929

• Condition: Excellent for the period; title page crisp

• One of the most elegant editions of the famous novella

Perfect counterpoint to the Buddenbrooks: from the family saga to individual decadence.

• A highly collectible volume





3. Hermann Hesse – In der alten Sonne

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin

• Edition: 1920s, with an illustrated vignette

• Condition: good; browned paper, binding stable

• Hesse in an uncommon creative phase on the market

• It adds to the mix the intimate and psychological dimension of pre‑Nobel Germany

• Excellent balance between rarity and readability





4. Franz Molnár – The Steam Column (1927)

• Publisher: Paul Zsolnay Verlag, Berlin–Vienna–Leipzig

• Year: 1927

• Illustrations: L. Gedő

• Condition: fair/good; frontispiece clean, even patina

• Typical illustrated novella of Central European production in the 1920s

• Molnár is highly sought after in the Zsolna editions

• Adds to the lot a symbolic and fantastical note.


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Four-volume edition – Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, Franz Molnár (1927–1930)

German and Central European Literature of the Early 20th Century – Contemporary Editions



1. Thomas Mann – Buddenbrooks. The Decline of a Family

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin
• Edition: Special issue 1930 (851–900)
• Condition: Good; paper browned, but intact; sturdy binding
• Highlights: • The masterpiece that made Mann famous and earned him the Nobel Prize
• Historical, coveted edition
• Thematic focus of the collection



2. Thomas Mann – Death in Venice (1929)

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin
• Year: 1929
• Condition: Excellent for its age; Clear title page
• Highlights: • One of the most elegant editions of the famous novella
• The perfect counterpoint to Buddenbrooks: from the family saga to individual decadence
• A coveted collectible



3. Hermann Hesse – In der alten Sonne

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin
• Edition: 1920s, with illustrated vignette
• Condition: Good; browned paper, firm binding
• Highlights: • Hesse in a phase of creativity that is rarer on the market
• Enriches the work with the intimate and psychological dimension of Germany before the Nobel Prize
• Excellent balance between rarity and readability



4. Franz Molnár – The Steam Column (1927)

• Publisher: Paul Zsolnay Verlag, Berlin–Vienna–Leipzig
• Year: 1927
• Illustrations: L. Gedő
• Condition: Very good; clean title page, even patina
• Special features: • Illustrated novella, typical for Central European production of the 1920s
• Molnár is highly sought after in Zsolnay editions
Gives the ticket a symbolic and fantastical touch.



Why this lottery ticket is so special

• Four works that tell the history of Central Europe between the 19th and 20th centuries

• Two volumes by Thomas Mann, including his masterpiece

• A work from the period of Hess and an illustrated Molnár, both rare

• A coherent and carefully curated lot, ideal for collectors of German literature

• Perfect balance between literary, historical and aesthetic value



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Set of 4 volumes – Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, Franz Molnár (1927–1930)

German and Central European Literature of the Early Twentieth Century – Period Editions



1. Thomas Mann – Buddenbrooks. The Fall of a Family

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin
• Edition: Special Edition 1930 (851–900)
• Condition: Good; paper browned but intact; solid binding
• Highlights:• The masterpiece that established Mann and earned him the Nobel Prize
• Historic, highly sought-after edition
• Thematic focus of the lot



2. Thomas Mann – Death in Venice (Death in Venice) (1929)

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin
• Year: 1929
• Condition: Excellent for the period; clear title page
• Highlights:• One of the most elegant editions of the famous novella
• Perfect counterpoint to Buddenbrooks: from family saga to individual decadence
• A highly collectible volume



3. Hermann Hesse – In der alten Sonne

• Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag, Berlin
• Edition: 1920s, with illustrated vignette
• Condition: Good; Browned paper, sturdy binding
• Points of interest: • Hesse in a creative phase less common on the market
• Adds to the lot the intimate and psychological dimension of pre-Nobel Prize Germany
• Excellent balance between rarity and readability



4. Franz Molnár – The Steam Column (1927)

• Publisher: Paul Zsolnay Verlag, Berlin–Wien–Leipzig
• Year: 1927
• Illustrations: L. Gedő
• Condition: Very good; Clean title page, consistent patina
• Points of interest:• Illustrated novella typical of Central European production in the 1920s
• Molnár is highly sought-after in Zsolnay editions
• Adds a symbolic and fantastical touch to the lot



Why this lot is special

• Four works that tell the story of Central Europe between the 19th and 20th centuries

• Two volumes by Thomas Mann, including his masterpiece

• A period Hesse and an illustrated Molnár, both uncommon

• A coherent and well-crafted lot, ideal for collectors of German literature

• Perfect balance between literary, historical, and aesthetic value