17 Ex-Libris illustrated by Hugo Steiner-Prag. Enclosed is a leaf with his signature.
Hugo Steiner-Prag (1880-1945), illustrator and designer of children's books. Studied art in the Prague Academy and in 1907 moved to Leipzig where his career thrived as a teacher and illustrator. Following the Nazi seizure of power his work was ceased and he returned to Prague where he published lithographs of the Ghetto. In 1941 Steiner-Prag moved to the USA where he worked as a teacher and illustrated books for prominent publishing houses. Some full color prints. One signed in pencil. Catalogue label to revertse of some plates.
17 Ex-Libris mounted on fine cardboard sheets. Size varies, good condition.