Subasta Bidspirit | The Art of the Hungarian

The Art of the Hungarian Book - Illustrations and Book Covers - 1938 - Ungarische Buchkunst [Hungarian Book Art], by Karl Rosner. Leipzig: Verlagsabteilung Des Deutschen Buchgewerbevereins, 1938. A beautiful book published following an exhibition dedicated to the Art of the Book in Hungary. Contains numerous images and illustrations covering Hungarian book design from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. With engravings, woodcuts, illustrations and also many full color covers (tipped in). Includes an original (unsigned) engraving by Hungarian artist and designer Zoltan Poharnok. German and English, 339pp, 32.5x24 cm. Very good condition. Sporadic foxing, some wear to the covers, a few of the tipped in images are partially loose.