4 volumes. 66 pages. Original parchment binding with spine and cover titles, gilt head edges. - First edition, and one of 25 numbered copies of the special edition. Printed on Dutch laid paper and bound in parchment. Rudolf Kassner maintained a deep lifelong friendship with R. M. Rilke. Rilke dedicated the eighth Duino Elegy to him and at times considered Kassner the most insightful cultural philosopher of our time. A flawless copy. - Wilpert/Gühring 2/21. - Sarkowski 874.