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Lot 196

"The Balalaika", by Arthur Silbergleit – Lithographs by Hermann Struck – Berlin, 1920 – Limited Edition, Signed by Struck and by Silbergleit

Die Balalaika, ein Versreigen von Arthur Silbergleit, mit 8 Lithographien von Hermann Struck [The Balalaika by Arthur Silbergleit, with 8 lithographs by Hermann Struck]. Berlin: Vereinigung Kuenstlerdank (Clauss-Rochs-Stiftung) im Eigenbroedlerverlag, [1920?]. German.?Poems by the Jewish-German poet and writer Arthur Silbergleit (1881-1943, perished in Auschwitz), depicting his experiences during WWI; accompanied by eight lithographs by Hermann Struck, portraying villages and figures in Eastern Europe. Copy no. 61 from an edition of 100 copies. Signed by Silbergleit and Struck on the title-page.
41, [2] pp + [8] lithographic plates, 22 cm. Good condition. A few stains and minor blemishes. Cardboard binding with leather spine.