August Kopisch — Die Heinzelmannchen Von Kãâ¶Ln, Das Lebende Marchen
Bonn, Dalemar-Verlag, 1947 . Paperback. A strikingly vibrantly illustrated German children's work, published shortly after their defeat in the Second World War. In the original German.With text from August Kopisch, and illustrations from Wilhelm Barthauer.With the printing permission to the front wrap dated 1946, but with Glaudo's imprint to the rear wrap dated February 1947.A charming tale in which brownies from Cologne work under cover of darkness for the carpenter, the baker, butcher, wine cooper and the tailor, until the tailor's wife scares them away. Illustrated with three vibrantly illustrated moving plates, in full working order. Collated, complete.With the stamp of Michael and Megan Dawson, a husband and wife who established a successful business dealing in and restoring pop-up books, to the head of the front pastedown. In the publisher's original illustrated paper wraps. Externally, attractive, with light edgewear to wrap perimeters, and rear wrap lightly age toned. Stamp to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Plates vibrant and in full working order. Light handling marks to leaves. Very Good . Ill.: Wilhelm Barthauer. Very Good .
