Seeger,L. (Hrsg.). Lot n° 2655

German book of poets from Swabia with epic, lyrical and dramatic contributions. Stgt., Ebner 1864. with 16 mounted photographic portraits of poets by G.F.Krauss. X, 580 PP. Omaroquin with gilt and blind embossing, gilt clasp and gilt edges (some rubbing). Heidtmann 540. first edition. - With contributions by F.Bodenstedt, L.Eichrodt, A.Grün, K.Gutzkow, J.Kerner, H.Kurz, E.Mörike, W.Raabe, Th.Storm a. L.Uhland. - The photographs by Krauss (1815-1895), some based on his life, others probably on other portraits, are among the earliest photographs in German books. They show H. Kurz, L. Seeger, F. Bodenstedt, K. E. Ebert, J. G. Fischer, K. Gutzkow, R. Hamerling, S. Rapper, F. Löwe, E. Mörike, Mosenthal, F. Nissel, E. Rittershaus, Th. Storm, A. Grün and M. Hartmann. Below the illustrations (each approx. 5 x 4 cm.) mostly the facsim. Signature of the poet. - Brown spotting, bookplate verso title page.