Auction 24 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Mein Blaues Klavier – Else Lasker Schüler –First Edition
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Mein Blaues Klavier [My Blue Piano], Else Lasker Schüler. Jerusalem: “Tarshish”, 1943. 1st edition.
The poet’s last book published during her lifetime. Printed by Dr. Moshe Spitzer's “Tarshish” publishing house with the publisher’s typical outstanding quality and design. Copy no. 63 out of an edition of 330 copies. The cover is illustrated by the author. [2], 45pp, 22cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Professionally restored damages. Restored tears to center of title-page (remnants of a pasted ex-libris label). Restored spine. In a fine cardboard case.
The poet’s last book published during her lifetime. Printed by Dr. Moshe Spitzer's “Tarshish” publishing house with the publisher’s typical outstanding quality and design. Copy no. 63 out of an edition of 330 copies. The cover is illustrated by the author. [2], 45pp, 22cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Professionally restored damages. Restored tears to center of title-page (remnants of a pasted ex-libris label). Restored spine. In a fine cardboard case.
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