Wilhelm Busch Album: Humoristischer; Hausschatz
Stuttgart: Frieder. Bassermann'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. Hardcover. German humorist, poet, illustrator, and painter, Wilhelm Busch (1832 - 1908) published numerous innovative and illustrated tales, many of which remain influential today. Many of his drawings satirized contemporary life in Germany, religion, and bigotry. He is called the "Forefather of Comics" due to his cartoonish drawing style (Wikipedia).
Near mint red volume with gilt title in illustrated, very good slipcase (some fading and edge wear). Pages are bright, with tipped-in plates of Busch's paintings; commentary in German; his comics in the second half. Excellent condition; 403 pages. German Art. ART/9262. Near Fine.
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Price: $40.00