Reprint of the very limited first edition limited to 250 copies. A near fine set. Seymour de Ricci called this work a "Bibliographical monument of lasting importance." "...the first edition has become scarce." (Brenni no. 678). The word "German" in the title refers to books produced in countries with a non-Latin European base; thus books from Belgium, Switzerland and Austria-Hungary are included. A number of bindings illustrated. From the reference library of Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts with their bookplate included.