Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge

by Rainer Maria Rilke

$1,850 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First edition. 191; 186 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Publisher's brown paper boards with red leather spine labels, with red painted edges. Near fine. Ritzer E2; Sarkowski 1332; Mises 76. Item #371492 Rilke's proto-existentialist novel, based largely on the facts of his own life. A scarce book in American markets, especially in such nice condition.

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