Eerste druk; Herman Gorter - Mei - 1889

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Herman Gorter’s *Mei* is a first-edition Dutch poetry book, published by W. Versluys in 1889 in a hardback binding.

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Herman Gorter - Mei, A Poem - Amsterdam, W. Versluys, 1889 - First edition, 194 pp - Bordeaux-red cloth; with a floral ornamental border drawing and lettering in black and gold - 20x14.5 cm

First edition of one of the best-known poems in Dutch literature.

In good condition. Minimal denting and scuffing to corners and edges. Small label at the bottom of the flyleaf. Small newspaper clipping at the top of the first free endpaper, pencil signature on the half-title. Interior clean, but browned as usual, only a spot, pencil mark of 1 cm in margin on page three; two minor dog-ears. Back inner hinge a little open—book block firm and fixed in the spine.

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Herman Gorter - Mei, A Poem - Amsterdam, W. Versluys, 1889 - First edition, 194 pp - Bordeaux-red cloth; with a floral ornamental border drawing and lettering in black and gold - 20x14.5 cm

First edition of one of the best-known poems in Dutch literature.

In good condition. Minimal denting and scuffing to corners and edges. Small label at the bottom of the flyleaf. Small newspaper clipping at the top of the first free endpaper, pencil signature on the half-title. Interior clean, but browned as usual, only a spot, pencil mark of 1 cm in margin on page three; two minor dog-ears. Back inner hinge a little open—book block firm and fixed in the spine.

Will be sent by registered mail

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Literature, Poetry
Book title
Mei
Author/ Illustrator
Eerste druk; Herman Gorter
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1889
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
W. Versluys
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
194
The NetherlandsVerified
9089
Objects sold
100%
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