Joseph Budko, Sieben Holzschnitte zur Chassidischen Legende von Samuel Lewin [Joseph Budko – Seven Woodcuts for a Hassidic Legend by Samuel Lewin]. Publisher, printer or year of printing not indicated, [presumably Berlin, 1922-1924]. German.
Seven woodcuts depicting the lives of Hassidim in a small town. Each woodcut is printed on delicate paper, signed in the plate ("ב"), signed by Budko in pencil, and matted. The seven woodcuts are placed in a portfolio, with a title page. In 1924, these woodcuts were printed in a book published by Otto von Holten, translated into German by Arno Nadel.
The size of the woodcuts varies, approx. 7X7 cm, mats, plate and portfolio: approx. 28.5 cm. Good overall condition. Stains to several prints. Stains and minor blemishes to the portfolio.
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.