W Heath Robinson / The Saintly Hun A Book of German Virtues 1st Edition 1917

Description: The Saintly Hun. A Book of German Virtues Author: Robinson, W. Heath Title: The Saintly Hun. A Book of German Virtues Publication: London: Duckworth & Co., 1917 Edition: First edition Description: Softcover. Sm. folio. 48pp. Original wrappers with color illustrated paste-down on front cover. Humorous propaganda work, profusely illustrated with numerous b/w reproductions of cartoons drawn in line & silhouette by English artist Weath Heath Robinson (1872-1944). During WWI Robinson produced many satirical cartoons, which proved popular with officers and soldiers alike because it ridiculed, and undermined the efficiency of the German army (the 'Saintly Hun'). Illustrated title-page. Wraps creased and soiled. Bottom corner bumped and creased, affecting pages throughout. Three-inch closed tear on page 15 & 21. Bottom edge of page 17 chipped not affecting illustration. Age toning to pages. Minor closed tears and creasing throughout. Overall good- condition. Scarce. g. Seller ID: 23709 Subject: History We offer a broad selection of rare, out-of-print and antiquarian books with an emphasis on photography, architecture, art, Judaica, Bibles, Weimar Germany and the Third Reich, modernism, Olympic Games, erotica and foreign-language works, especially German, Hebrew, Polish and Yiddish. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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