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About this book:
This book, together with another book we offer, probably comes from the artist's studio.
A number of elements point in that direction.
Both books have been acquired together. On different pages there are ink and paint spots or small pencil marks.
The most significant however is the pencil sketch and the shorthand text at the back of this book. Possibly it concerns the design of an ex libris for a member of the Gerner family descended from noble ancestors. The sketch is based on a family crest from 1549 (source: Wikimedia).
Those who can read German steno will probably find out more.
A document dated 1886 from the Heidelberg University that was found in the book is also included.
A number of elements point in that direction.
Both books have been acquired together. On different pages there are ink and paint spots or small pencil marks.
The most significant however is the pencil sketch and the shorthand text at the back of this book. Possibly it concerns the design of an ex libris for a member of the Gerner family descended from noble ancestors. The sketch is based on a family crest from 1549 (source: Wikimedia).
Those who can read German steno will probably find out more.
A document dated 1886 from the Heidelberg University that was found in the book is also included.
Otto Hupp Wappen und Siegel der Deutschen Städte, 7. Heft
Zweites Heft des zweiten Bandes
Bayern, Kreis Rheinpfalz
Published by Pfalzische Geselschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften / Speyer
Year: 1928.
Size: 35 x 23 x 1,2 cm (13 3/4 x 9 x 1/2 inch).
Weight: 671 gr.
Pages: 84 + a separate document (2 pages) from 1886 found in the book.
Text: German, printed in gothic characters.
Printing particularity:
The colour tones are not obtained by means of the grid technique, as is used in contemporary printing techniques, but by means of pure colours, as he also used to do with his ex-libris, and which gives fresh and vivid colors as can be seen in some enlarged images. E.g. green is not obtained by a mix of blue and yellow spots but by a green ink. Shades and shadows are created using drawn dots or lines.
At least seven colours can be distinguished in this book which means that as many printing passes were needed.
Condition:
• The paper upholstery of the book spine is missing.
• The front and back cover show traces of intensive use.
• The pages are not damaged but show traces of pretty intensive use and several paint stains.
• The colors are fresh and vivid.
Ref.: OH-Wap
SOLD
€ 39,00
Year: 1928.
Size: 35 x 23 x 1,2 cm (13 3/4 x 9 x 1/2 inch).
Weight: 671 gr.
Pages: 84 + a separate document (2 pages) from 1886 found in the book.
Text: German, printed in gothic characters.
Printing particularity:
The colour tones are not obtained by means of the grid technique, as is used in contemporary printing techniques, but by means of pure colours, as he also used to do with his ex-libris, and which gives fresh and vivid colors as can be seen in some enlarged images. E.g. green is not obtained by a mix of blue and yellow spots but by a green ink. Shades and shadows are created using drawn dots or lines.
At least seven colours can be distinguished in this book which means that as many printing passes were needed.
Condition:
• The paper upholstery of the book spine is missing.
• The front and back cover show traces of intensive use.
• The pages are not damaged but show traces of pretty intensive use and several paint stains.
• The colors are fresh and vivid.
Ref.: OH-Wap
SOLD
€ 39,00
