Sale: 385 / Rare Books, Nov. 21. 2011 in Hamburg Lot 1618

 
Aktion, Die - Die Aktion. 8 Bde. 1911-18.


1618
Aktion, Die
Die Aktion. 8 Bde. 1911-18.
Estimate:
€ 5,000 / $ 5,350
Sold:
€ 7,440 / $ 7,960

(incl. surcharge)
Die Aktion. Zeitschrift für freiheitliche Politik und Literatur (später Wochenschrift für Politik, Literatur, Kunst). Published by Franz Pfemfert . Years I-VIII in 8 vols. With 308 orig. prints by K. Schmidt-Rottluff, E. Schiele, C. Felxmüller, A. Segal, E. Maetzel, O. Freundlich, G. Tappert as well as by numerous other artists. Berlin-Wilmersdorf 1911-18. Pp. d. Zt. 4to.

Raabe, Zeitschriften 4. - Raabe 230, 3. - Expressionismus. Cat. Marbach 1960, nos. 52. 2. - Söhn HDO 400-408. - Diesch 2841. - Jentsch 14. - Reed 262: "The intellectual climate of 'Die Aktion' always remained high. Yesterday's naturalism was opposed by today's policy of enlightenment.. Every major contemporary writer appeared at some times in the periodical." - The first 8 years and thus a very comprehensive series of the renowned expressionist magazine, which was released from 1911 to 1932. - "One of the most fundamental achievements and centers of Expressionism. [..]." (Raabe, Zeitschriften) - With orig. prints by C. Felixmüller, H. Richter, K. Schmidt-Rottluff, C. Klein, A. Segal, E. Schiele, K. J. Hirsch, G. Tappert et al. - Lacking just one issue 39/40 in year VIII. Somewhat browned due to quality of paper. Years II-III (without orig. print) with clear waterstain and differently bound. 1 spine somewhat blemished. 3 single issues from years V and VII (with 9 orig. prints ) twice at hand.




1618
Aktion, Die
Die Aktion. 8 Bde. 1911-18.
Estimate:
€ 5,000 / $ 5,350
Sold:
€ 7,440 / $ 7,960

(incl. surcharge)