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1913 Indische Sagen by Adolf Holtzmann Antique German Indian Literature Book

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1913 Indische Sagen by Adolf Holtzmann Antique German Indian Literature Book

Indische Sagen
Translated by Adolf Holtzmann
Revised by M. Winternitz
Published by Eugen Diederichs: Jena 1913
In Original Leather Bindings

" A striking early 20th-century German edition of Indische Sagen, translated by Adolf Holtzmann and revised by M. Winternitz, published by Eugen Diederichs, Jena in 1913. This work presents a curated selection of Indian legends and epic material drawn primarily from the Mahābhārata and related traditions, rendered into German with scholarly care and literary sensitivity. Diederichs editions of this period are particularly admired for their thoughtful integration of text and design, reflecting the broader Jugendstil aesthetic and a deep European fascination with Eastern philosophy and mythology.

The volume is distinguished by its exceptional decorative program, featuring bold black-and-red ornamental title pages and intricate woodcut-style illustrations by Ernst Schneider. The visual presentation is both highly stylised and evocative, framing the text within elaborate borders that echo traditional motifs while remaining distinctly early 20th century in execution. The typography, layout, and printing—credited to Dietsch & Brückner in Weimar—further enhance the book's appeal, making it as much an artistic object as a literary one.

A visually impressive and culturally significant edition, appealing to collectors of German fine printing, Orientalist literature, and illustrated books of the early 20th century."

General wear to covers and spine with bumped corners etc. Leather quite dry. Age toning to pages otherwise clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice copy of this relatively scarce WW1 era German published book. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 25cm x 19cm x 3.5cm - 319 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Original Leather Bindings
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to covers and spine with bumped corners etc. Leather quite dry. Age toning to pages otherwise clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice copy of this relatively scarce WW1 era German published book. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: German
Author: Adolf Holtzmann
Publisher: Eugen Diederichs: Jena
Year Printed: 1913
Sub-subject: Indian Literature