Signé; Abram Krol / Franz Kafka ; Alexandre Vialatte - Un médecin de campagne - 1953

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A 1953 illustrated edition of Un médecin de campagne, signed by Abram Krol with engravings by Krol and text by Kafka and Vialatte, limited to 150 copies, 72 pages, in excellent condition.

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Very rare edition printed in a small number of copies of this Kafka story, illustrated with 12 original engravings on copper by burin and six wood engravings by the Polish painter and engraver Abram Krol (1919-2001).

Limited edition of 150 copies, on Arches vellum, signed by Abram Krol on the justification. This is number 37.

In leaves, cream cover with flaps illustrated with a wood by A. Krol on the first cover. Under double casing (case + sleeve).

In excellent condition.

Abram Krol, a painter and engraver born in Poland into a Jewish family. In 1944, he settled in Paris. Abram Krol met engraver Joseph Hecht, who introduced him to the art of the burin. He then discovered new techniques, including medal art at the invitation of the Monnaie de Paris and the art of enamel. He has illustrated numerous prestigious texts. Among his sources of inspiration are, on one hand, the Bible, and on the other, the animal kingdom. Since 1997, he has created eight series of engravings. (source: https://krol-abram.fr)

Signed; Abram Krol / Franz Kafka; Alexandre Vialatte
A Country Doctor followed by a letter from Max Brod.
Paris, at A. Krol's, 1953
square octavo (19.5 x 17.5 cm); 72 pages. 2 folded pages.

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Very rare edition printed in a small number of copies of this Kafka story, illustrated with 12 original engravings on copper by burin and six wood engravings by the Polish painter and engraver Abram Krol (1919-2001).

Limited edition of 150 copies, on Arches vellum, signed by Abram Krol on the justification. This is number 37.

In leaves, cream cover with flaps illustrated with a wood by A. Krol on the first cover. Under double casing (case + sleeve).

In excellent condition.

Abram Krol, a painter and engraver born in Poland into a Jewish family. In 1944, he settled in Paris. Abram Krol met engraver Joseph Hecht, who introduced him to the art of the burin. He then discovered new techniques, including medal art at the invitation of the Monnaie de Paris and the art of enamel. He has illustrated numerous prestigious texts. Among his sources of inspiration are, on one hand, the Bible, and on the other, the animal kingdom. Since 1997, he has created eight series of engravings. (source: https://krol-abram.fr)

Signed; Abram Krol / Franz Kafka; Alexandre Vialatte
A Country Doctor followed by a letter from Max Brod.
Paris, at A. Krol's, 1953
square octavo (19.5 x 17.5 cm); 72 pages. 2 folded pages.

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book Title
Un médecin de campagne
Author/ Illustrator
Signé; Abram Krol / Franz Kafka ; Alexandre Vialatte
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1953
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Slipcase
Number of pages
72
FranceVerified
32798
Objects sold
99.45%
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