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Lot 3319

Friedrich Schiff, Two Shanghai Sketchbooks

Estimate: $600 - $800
Starting Bid
$300

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Friedrich Schiff (Austrian, 1908 - 1968) two hand colored cartoon style books in concertina binding with silk board covers, 1930s, including (i) "Maskee: A Shanghai Sketchbook," numbered 12 on last page of unknown edition, signed on title page, and (ii) "Final Notice: A Shanghai Emergency Sketchbook," numbered 24 of unknown edition and signed on title page, [approximate dimensions (i): 10 5/8" H x 7 3/4" W x 1 3/4 D; (ii) 7 1/2 H x 7 1/2 W x 1 1/8].

In overall good condition. (i) Minor fading and soiling on front cover, dirt and toning on inside pages, particularly in upper right page corners; (ii) minor soiling on front cover, minor dirt and discoloration on some pages.

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