Karl Marx, Capital in Pictures. The text was compiled by Hugo Gellert and interpreted by him in lithographs. [New-York] 1933 (lithographs were printed in Paris). English.
"The Capital", by Karl Marx. Accompanied by 62 black and white lithographs, by Hugo Gellert; signed in pencil by the artist. Copy no. 41 from an edition of 133 copies. A dedication signed by Gellert appears on the title page.
Hugo Gellert (1892-1985), Hungarian-American artist, of Jewish origin; member of the American communist party. His political views were an inseparable part of his life and art. Gellert's anti-war illustrations were published in various communist and socialistic booklets and periodicals; Gellert also published his works in the “New-Yorker” and in the “New-York Times”. Gellert dedicated the illustrations for “The Capital” to his brother, Ernst, who died in a military prison in New-Jersey in 1918, where he was imprisoned for refusing to be inducted into the army, claiming to be a conscientious objector.
[64] folded sheets ([4] pages per sheet), 57 cm. Contained in a portfolio. Overall good condition. Some stains and damages.