Josef Váchal (1884-1969)

MALÍŘ NA FRONTĚ. SOČA A ITALIE 1917-18

1929
Book format 4°, 24 × 16 cm. 403 numbered pp., in Czech. Title page printed in black. Contains 42 original woodcuts, 1 linocut and 4 photographs in the text. Original paper wrappers. Published by Anna Macková in Prague in 1929 as a private edition in 457 numbered copies, of which 7 on genuine Japan, 150 on Dutch Japan and 300 on good wood-free paper; this copy is no. 268. 1st edition. Signed by the author beneath the final vignette, stamped "KNIHOVNA L. STEHLÍKA". Wrappers worn, spine split, binding loosened, text block in good condition.