[POGÁNY, Willy]. Parsifal. Or the Legend of the Holy Grail retold from Ancient Sources. With acknowledgement to the "Parsifal" of Richard Wagner. By T.W. Rolleston. Presented by Willy Pogány. London: G.G. Harrap [1912]. 4to, [152]pp. White velum pictorially stamped in gilt and blind. Color pictorial endpapers; 16 color plates plus color and b&w illustrations on every page. Light soiling and some faint scratches across velum, boards a tad bowed (as always), else a tight, bright copy. Signed and numbered by the artist, Willy Pogany!

 

First edition, deluxe issue, being #81 of 525 signed and numbered copies. A magnificently bound and illustrated masterpiece that showcases Pogány’s versatility, craftsmanship, and brilliance at design. This extensively illustrated edition shows one of the masters of the early 20^th century at the height of his talents. Printed on heavy stock and featuring examples of several styles, many consider this to be among Pogány’s finest works.