ΑΡΙΣΤΟΦΑΝΗΣ ΛΥΣΙΣΤΡΑΤΗ / Aristophanes, Aubrey Beardsley (ill.) George Frederic Lees (txt.), “The Lysistrata of Aristophanes. Wholly translated into English and illustrated with eight full-page drawings by Aubrey Beardsley with a preface on Aristophanic Comedy and its reflection in the art of the illustrator by George Frederic Lees”, Privately printed in Paris, 1931. Limited edition, numbered copy “280” of a total print of 525 copies. 4to, pp. xv, [3], 61.

Including eight (8) full page illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley the famous Art Nouveau English illustrator, here inspired by Aristophanes to produce his unique grotesque, decadent, and erotic style images.

Bound in the original paper wraps, loose sheets as issued. External wear: rubbing, grubbiness, chipped, with loss and torn to margins and spine. Interior: overall very fine with just occasional light spotting , page edges rough. A nice example of a very rare work.