Zwanzig Radierungen zur Bibel, Hans Meid. Leipzig: E.A. Seemann, 1916-1926. German.
Four portfolios, each containing 5 original etchings by German artist Hans Meid, with illustrations of Biblical themes. The portfolios were published in the course of a decade, the first in 1916 and the next ones in 1917, 1919 and 1926. Each portfolio was published in a limited edition of 100 copies, and all the etchings are signed in pencil by the artist. Each etching is matted.
The first and second portfolios are numbered 33/100; the third and fourth are numbered 55/100. In the first three portfolios, all the etchings are numbered in pencil. In addition, the copy number appears on the inner side of the title page (in print). The fourth portfolio contains only the printed numbering.
[1, 5], [1, 5], [1, 5], [1, 5] leaves, 52X36 cm. Good condition. Part of the closing flaps of the portfolios are torn and detached. The portfolios are slightly worn, with light damage. Dampness to third portfolio. Very light foxing to etchings, especially on margins.