Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spake Zarathustra, Illus. Arnold Bank, 1964, NF HC w/slipcase.

Nietzsche, Friedrich, and Henry David Aiken, New York: The Thistle Press for the Limited Editions Club, 1964, #1393/1500, Near Fine quarto, 340 pp. Illustrated by Arnold Bank.

Near Fine quarto, 11 1/4" x 8 3/4", hardcover in blue paper over white English vellum, stamped monogram designs to spine and front panel in pure gold leaf, and gilt lettering to spine. Light soiling to the back panel. Very Good slipcase in blue paper, white spine with stamped gilt lettering to spine, notable sunning, minor bump to tail, light soiling to bottom edge and front & back panels.

Beautifully designed edition of the fictional book that features a variety of discourse by the Iranian religious reformer Zarathustra (or Zoroaster) by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Embellished by American design professor and calligrapher Arnold Bank, with twenty-five letters, four numerals, and a monogram, all of which are presented in a decorative style. 

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.