VINTAGE CZECH FIRST EDITION BOOK BY VOSKOVEC AND WERICH
A vintage Czech first edition book titled Balada z hadru, Divadlo o prokletem basnikovi v 15 obrazech, written by the iconic Czech comedic duo Jiri Voskovec and Jan Werich. Publisher: Fr. Borovy, Prague in 1936. The play is a fictionalized account of the life of the 15th-century French poet Francois Villon. Written and performed by the famous comedic duo Voskovec and Werich at their Liberated Theatre it was much more than a historical drama. Premiering in 1935, it used Villon's story as an allegory to critique the social injustice and the rising threat of Nazism in 1930s Europe. The book is considered a valuable piece of Czech avant-garde literature, often featuring cover art and typography by renowned artists of the era. Antique and Vintage European Librarian Illustrated Books and Magazines For Collectors.
Dimensions
7 3/4 x 5 in. All measurements are approximate
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn paper, stains, Loose paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
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A vintage Czech first edition book titled Balada z hadru, Divadlo o prokletem basnikovi v 15 obrazech, written by the iconic Czech comedic duo Jiri Voskovec and Jan Werich. Publisher: Fr. Borovy, Prague in 1936. The play is a fictionalized account of the life of the 15th-century French poet Francois Villon. Written and performed by the famous comedic duo Voskovec and Werich at their Liberated Theatre it was much more than a historical drama. Premiering in 1935, it used Villon's story as an allegory to critique the social injustice and the rising threat of Nazism in 1930s Europe. The book is considered a valuable piece of Czech avant-garde literature, often featuring cover art and typography by renowned artists of the era. Antique and Vintage European Librarian Illustrated Books and Magazines For Collectors.
Dimensions
7 3/4 x 5 in. All measurements are approximate
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn paper, stains, Loose paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
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Reserve
Time, Location
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