Two original interwar Dutch fine-press publications, offered together as a matching pair.
Details • Zeven tegen Thebai – 1928 • Smeekelingen – 1930 • Translated from the Greek of Aischylos (Aeschylus) by P. C. Boutens • Published by W. L. & J. Brusse, Rotterdam
Both volumes were produced as part of a limited fine-press edition of 600 copies, printed in two colours and set in specially designed type, as stated in the original colophons (photographed). Period publisher advertisements and printer’s devices remain intact at the rear of each book.
Condition • Original publisher’s wrappers present on one • Bindings tight and sound; no loose or missing pages • Clean, bright interiors with minimal age toning • No library marks or repairs just pencil price and title • Light wear to wrappers / dust jacket consistent with age • Overall Very Good+ condition for publications of this period
These are original 1928–1930 printings, not later reproductions or facsimiles.
A very attractive and well-preserved pair of Dutch literary fine-press books from the interwar period.