GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832). Propyläen, Eine periodische Schrifft. Tübingen: Cotta, 1798-1800.

First edition of Goethe's short-lived periodical co-produced with his friend the Swiss artist, Johann Heinrich Meyer (1760-1832). Following the unexpected demise of Schiller's Horen, Goethe sought to fill the void with his own cultural magazine entitled Propyläen. Its aim was to extend the influence of Classicism in art and culture, with most of the text written by Goethe and Heinrich Meyer. Other contributors included Caroline and Wilhelm von Humboldt, as well as Schiller. Hagen 483.

6 parts bound in 3 volumes (all published), octavo (195 x 110mm). 5 engraved plates of which one folding and 2 others printed in bistre, 4pp. of publisher's ads bound in at end of Vol. III, part 1 (variable spotting throughout, slightly heavier towards end of vol.I). Recent marbled-paper covered boards, green morocco gilt spine labels, yellow edges. Provenance: Gass (stamps on verso of titles).

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