27.8 x 19.3 cm. 684 pages. Original half-vellum binding with spine title and gilt head edge. - A complete copy of the magnificent "Faust" from the Ernst Ludwig Press, one of the highlights of German press printing history. Launching a publishing venture of this magnitude shortly after the end of the war, during the years of inflation, represents a considerable economic risk in itself. Two wealthy and well-meaning Frankfurt citizens stepped in and made possible the posthumous tribute to their city's greatest son. This copy is on heavy laid paper, presumably printed in no more than 100 copies. From the former estate of Hans Merkle, Chairman of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch AG, with his business card enclosed. A very fine copy. - Stürz 51. - Rodenberg 81 and 498. - Eyssen p. 78.