Jakob der Letzte - 18 Holzschnitte von O. R. Schatz [NUMBERED COPY] [SIGNED BY ARTIST]
Author
Rosegger, Peter / Schatz, Otto Rudolf [Illustr.] / Matejka, Viktor [Intr.]
Place of Publication
Leoben
Publication Name
Karl Auferbauer
Year
1947
Language(s)
German
Description
RARE LIMITED EDITION OF 300 COPIES - COPY #97 SIGNED BY OTTO RUDOLF SCHATZ. Includes an introduction by the Austrian writer and cultural scientist Viktor Matejka, an extract of Rosegger`s novel "Jakob der Letzte", as well as 18 b&w plates displaying woodcut illustrations to Rosegger`s novel by O.R.Schatz. Unbound as published (Folder). 247x325mm. Unpaginated 18 plates laid in clamshell box. A detail of one of Schatz` woodcuts printed on front. Box front cover has a white cloth strap. Cover slightly worn and slightly stained. Cover corners and spine edges very lightly bumped. Library stamps on inner cover, title page and first text page. Several last plates somewhat creased/wrinkled. [SUMMARY]: Save for some very light wear, this book, tastefully combining 20th-century Austrian art with 19th-century Austrian literature, is in good condition.