This is a 1925 1st edition of Goethe's "Faust" illustrated by Harry Clarke (Irish 1889-1931). Limited to one thousand copies for England and one thousand copies for the United States, of which this is No. 257 of the English issue. Signed by Harry Clarke. Includes eight full-page color plates by Clarke and intriguing black and white Art Nouveau illustration throughout in full and partial-page designs. Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd of Parker Street, Kingsway, London. Printed by Walter Lewis at the University Press, Cambridge. Hardcover and deckled page edges.
Harry Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. His work was influenced by both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. His stained glass was particularly informed by the French Symbolist movement.
10 3/4 x 8 1/2"

Toning to the paper. All pages are present and remain in tact to the binding. Minor separation to the binding. The cover exhibits toning and some soling. Dinges to the corners and edges. Tears to the spine.