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Frankfurt 1587 Imprint
- When
- 1587
- Where
- Frankfurt am Main
Johann Spies published the first printed Faust book in Frankfurt in 1587.
The chapbook Historia von D. Johann Fausten was issued by the prominent Frankfurt publishing house of Johann Spies in 1587. This imprint represents the first published version of the story, distinguishing it from earlier manuscript traditions.
Sources
- Historia von D. Johann Fausten (chapbook) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-25
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