Lasker-Schüler, Else

folio (320 x 230mm.), copy number 47 from a limited edition of 250 copies, signed by the artist in pencil beneath the limitation and beneath each of the 10 illustrations, one of 50 copies with the illustrations hand-coloured by the artist, lithographed text and illustrations, beige cloth with one of the illustrations stamped in purple on upper cover, bound in the oriental style, brown paper dust-jacket and folding box, flyleaves cracking along crease, box somewhat worn

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A collection of poems and illustrations by Lasker-Schüler and published by Der Querschnitt, an art magazine established in 1921 by Alfred Flechtheim, a successful art dealer in 1920s Germany. Both Lasker-Schüler and Flechtheim fell foul of the Nazis, the former escaping to Israel and the latter dying in London.