24.4 x 19 cm. Ornamental double title in brown by Henry van de Velde. 154 pages. Half-parchment binding with spine title. - First edition. A masterpiece of Art Nouveau book art. The overall design of the work was in the hands of Henry van de Velde. Ecce Homo is the last work by Nietzsche that he was able to complete for printing himself. Due to the strained relationship with his publisher Naumann and his mental breakdown, the book could not be published as planned in 1890, but was only published 18 years later in a subscription-only edition by Insel-Verlag. Printed in 1,100 numbered copies. A fine copy. - Sarkowski 1201. - Wilpert/Gühring 2/30. - Schaberg 61b.