Goethe's "Faust" Complete Edition in German Original, 1964, Large Format, Limited Edition of 1000 Copies, Illustrated by Kratz ◆ German Product Description This is Goethe's "Faust." It is a single volume containing Parts 1 and 2. This item is a limited edition created in 1964, with only 1000 copies printed. It is a collector's edition with illustrations by Gerhard Kratz, a famous illustrator for limited editions. The main body is cloth-bound, and the spine has a title label with the title gold-foiled onto leather. The top edge of the book is dyed in the same color as the cover. This dyeing serves not only as decoration but also to protect this part, which usually gets dirty when the book is placed upright. In fact, this book has been well-preserved, with this part remaining clean, even though it lacks a slipcase. Since it was originally designed without a slipcase, it is thought that the dyeing was intentionally added to provide protection. The paper used is beautiful paper with vertical laid lines. Overall, from the binding to the layout of the text, printing, and paper quality, the entire bookmaking is simple, sturdy, and beautiful, with a sense of practicality and robustness, typical of German craftsmanship. It is an excellent book not only for reading but also for display. The main body is large, about 29.5 cm tall, with ample margins. It is easy to write in the meanings of words, your own translations, and your knowledge, allowing you to cultivate it as your own unique book. There is some discoloration and scuffing on the cover, but the overall condition is good, and the text pages are clean. Overall, it can be considered to be in the category of a beautiful item, not showing its 60 years of age. Offered at a reasonable price. For those who want to enjoy the original text of Faust in a beautifully bound book, please do. Notes This item is only the main body, without the original slipcase. The cover has discoloration and stains (see images). The top edge is dyed blue as mentioned above, but there are some dullness and minor scratches (see images). The text pages are clean, and overall, it can be considered to be in the category of a beautiful item, not showing its 60 years of age.