Aus Weltis Leben fuenfzig [50] Blaetter seiner Kunst zu einem Bilde seines Lebens von Leoplod Weber. [Portfolio of Weltis' Drawings/Designs for Bookplates, Illustrations].

Welti, Albert (Artist & Illustrator; 1862-1912) & Leopold Weber.

Published by Herausgegeben vom Kunstwart Muenchen/Bei Georg D. W. Callwey im Kunstwartverlage. [Munich, 1912].

About this Item

Size of portfolio: 8 1/2 in. x 11 1/4 in., contains the bound German text booklet: "Aus Weltis Leben." 37 pp., with tipped-in black & white reproduction of a self portrait, and facsimile signature on the title-page, woodcut on p. 3, and three other tipped-in black & white reproductions of Welti's designs; five page booklet that identifies the various reproductions, and then the loose sheets, each with one or more tipped-in Welti's designs, some printed in brown tones, others in black & white, and divided into a section for etchings, and another for book illustrations, designs for bookplates, etc.; making a total of 50 illustrations, with those in the text booklet. The paste-board portfolio features a mounted, full-color reproduction of a Welti's design on the front cover, with the gilt-lettered title. The outside of the portfolio shows some creases, age-related tanning to edges; booklets, and cardboard mounting sheets show some light edge tanning. Swiss born painter & engraver, Albert Welti, also produced both book illustrations and some bookplates. Weight: 2 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item. (German text). Seller Inventory # ABE-596584997

Bibliographic Details

Title: Aus Weltis Leben fuenfzig [50] Blaetter ...

Publisher: Herausgegeben vom Kunstwart Muenchen/Bei Georg D. W. Callwey im Kunstwartverlage. [Munich, 1912].

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket