Bertelsmann Verlag Linen Editions + 1982 Companion Volume
 
 
Celebrate the enduring genius of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe with this beautifully bundled German-language set — Eins, Zwei, Drei!
 
Included are:
 
Eins: Vintage linen-bound Volume 2 from Gesammelte Werke in sieben Bänden (Collected Works in Seven Volumes), published by C. Bertelsmann Verlag, 1954.
Zweiter Band – Dramen (Plays)
Zwei: Vintage linen-bound Volume 3 from the same series, also published by C. Bertelsmann Verlag, 1954.
Dritter Band – Faust, Vers-Epen (Faust and Verse Epics)
Drei: Hardcover companion volume, Kleine Bettlektüre für große Goethe-Freunde ("Little Bedtime Reading for Big Goethe Friends"), compiled by Katharina Steiner and published by Scherz Verlag (Bern and Munich, 1982).
This charming book is filled with anecdotes, reflections, and whimsical illustrations celebrating Goethe’s life and works.
 
Details:
All books printed entirely in German.
Linen volumes have soft shelf wear, some expected vintage spotting (particularly on the endpapers), but clean interiors and firm bindings.
Companion hardcover is in very good condition with light dust jacket toning.
 
Why You'll Love It:
A perfect blend of gravitas and charm — serious German literature meets a touch of storytelling whimsy. Ideal for collectors, literature lovers, German language enthusiasts, or anyone looking to curate a meaningful vintage bookshelf.
 
Styling Tip: Pair with a vintage brass lamp, a worn leather armchair, and a good glass of Riesling — you’ve got instant library goals.