Klein-Rainers Weltreise
Munich: Georg W. Dietrich, Hofverleger, 1918. First Edition. Gift INSCRIPTION from Emil and Emmie Oprecht, Zurich bookseller/publishers and dedicated supporters of persecuted artists & writers from Germany and Italy during the Third Reich, including Thomas Mann who became a lifelong friend. Oblong 4to. 14 color lithographs. Original yellow color pictorial boards with color illustrated endpapers. A good copy only; Tape along spine; soiling and wear to boards; a child has pencilled 5 pages (including one color plate, title page & ffep); two color plates have been poked with small number of holes); title page and 8 following pages have short tape repairs at upper hinge edges). An uncommon association copy connecting this important modernist children’s book with the Oprechts and their influential role in the Swiss-German book trade. Item #23403
An important early example of the modern German picture book, combinging Lily Hildebrandt’s innovative cut-paper color compositions with a playful narrative of a child’s imaginary journey around the world. Its bold, simplified forms and sophisticated use of color place it among the pioneering avant-garde children’s books of the early 20th century.
Price: $500.00