DIE FREUDE, 1920 Picasso Chagall Braque 1st Vol 1st Issue Painting Poetry Shorts

  

Die Freude: Blatter Einer Neuen Gesinnung. A rare and priceless collection of poetry and literary works, illustrated with some of the most significant paintings and sculptures in 20th century art.

Written entirely in German, Die Freude gathers some gems of German literature, among which a work by Schiller, associated with the art of Picasso, Chagall, Braque... And many more, to create an exceptional philosophical and poetical volume, as well as a treasure of famous painters and artists.

Die Freude combines great literary artistry with the most famous pictorial works of the century, and truly leaves the world with a new mind. 7.75 x 10.25 inches. Illustrated with works by Picasso, Chagall & Braque.

Texts and poetry by various authors in German. First text by Friedrich Schiller. Published by: Wilhelm Uhde, Burg Lauenstein, Oberfranken, 1920. Softback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition. Volume is in overall very good- condition with few signs of aging and wear, limited to some toning and edgewear on wraps and minor inside. Monochrome blue illustrated wraps are gently aged with some scarce staining and mild overall toning. Wraps show moderate edgewear from rubbing and creasing, notably on lower right corner of front, and a stain on lower edge of front with damp staining and warping. Corners are gently rubbed with some creasing and bumping. Spine has blue text and shows minimal sunning with light toning to both wraps. Spine ends are lightly bumped and rubbed.

Binding is intact and slightly delicate with some gapping between signatures. Interior of wraps feature monochrome blue publisher ads with line drawing on back, and are gently toned, creased and rubbed along edges. Interior is mildly age-toned with occasional creasing and closed tears.

Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Text block edges are deckled with some darkening along head.

Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. More photos available upon request. #panoplybooks #rarebooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore. This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible".

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• Binding: Softcover, Wraps
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition
• Region: Europe
• Language: German
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Subject: Art & Photography
• Topic: Fine Arts
• Place of Publication: Burg Lauenstein, Oberfranken
• Publisher: Wilhelm Uhde
• Year Printed: 1920
• Author: Various