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Lot 13

An Illustrated Election Broadside - Berlin, 1919

Wahlbilderbogen [illustrated elections broadside]. [Berlin], [1919].
Printed for the elections for a constituent assembly, which took place in Germany in January 1919. Printed on both sides and illustrated with many caricatures describing the status of German society pre and post World War I, with short texts. The Jews are presented in an anti-Semitic manner, with stereotypical characteristics, as people who became wealthy during World War I, trying to arrange a revolution and leading an affluent life style (sitting on large flour sacks), at the expense of poor Germans. 57.5x41 cm. Fair-good condition. Creases, stains, tears at borders.