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Ref: 7341 |
United
States of America, F W Nietzsche (German philosopher), large cast bronze medal,
1960s, by E R Nitschke, in numbered box of issue, rare Obv: bust of Friedrich
Wilhelm Nietzsche three-quarters left, with name and dates 1844 1900 around Rev:
eagle and sanke over sea, sun rising over mountains
beyond, IN THE LAND OF ZARATHUSTRA around Condition:
As issued; Diameter: 76mm The
original box is numbered 24 and has Earl Nitschke’s
name and address: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, USA Reference:
- Notes:
the reverse legend is a reference to Thus
Spake Zarathustra (Also Sprach Zarathustra), a fictional
work published by Nietzsche between 1883 and 1885. Extracted from an online
obituary: Earl Robert Nitschke (1930-2020), was
born in Bay City (Michigan), and became a professor in the Art Department at
Central Michigan University for 35 years. He was passionate about wood
engraving, playing chess, and studying the life and works of Friedrich W. Nietzche. Price:
£80 |
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