Description: “Jak Mi Dreva Povidala,” by Frantisek Bilek, published by Jan Pohorely in Prague in 1946. First edition. Obscure posthumous publication of a religious story with engravings by Czech Symbolist. Bilek was a member of seminal Czech avant-garde group Sursum, along with Josef Vachal, Jan Konupek, and Jan Rudolf Adamek, among others, and his work shares with them a deeply mystical viewpoint and art that bridges both Symbolism and Expressionism. This publication presents Bilek’s private illustrated book as a collection of four loose four-panel accordion-fold fascicules, 13 of the panels with the story and artwork, all kept inside a loose illustrated paper chemise. Scarce item. In very good condition overall – interior largely clean save for a few pinpoints of spotting, cover with some scattered light foxing, some chipping to head and foot of spine. Buyer to pay for item plus shipping.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-01T20:39:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Czech Republic
Illustrator: Frantisek Bilek
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Frantisek Bilek
Publisher: Jan Pohorely
Topic: Fine Arts
Subject: Illustrated
Year Printed: 1946
