Skizzenbuch [Sketchbook, 1889]
1889. Hardcover. Item #188884
ISBN: 281AIB1037959
8-1/4 by 5-1/4 inches. 30 [of 32] leaves of pencil drawings, a few finished in watercolor. All leaves have at least one drawing; many have drawings on both sides. The drawings are of scenes and people in Germany, most with the place and date indicated. *** The majority of the drawings are from 1889, most are signed B.P. or Br. Paul. The artist also wrote a two-line note on the inside front cover which he signed Br. Paul. About the artist, your cataloguer knows nothing except that he was apparently a member of a religious order and had basic drawing skills. Two leaves removed; one leaf loose; a few leaves at the front affixed with old tape. Drawings all fine or nearly so. Covers worn at the corners.
Price: $85.00