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Joost SCHMIDT

Joost SCHMIDT

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Dessau.  Folded printed brochure, 480 x 598 mm when unfolded.  [Dessau]: GemelnnUtzlger Verein Dessau E. V., 1931.

 

A fine example of Bauhaus design by typographer and teacher Joost Schmidt (1893-1948).  One side is a detailed map of the German city of Dessau with the verso providing a brief history of the city including photographs and other design elements. 

 

Appears rare with OCLC failing to find another example.  Some wear to the folds with some loss, else fine.

 

PROVENENCE:  The famous Berlin department store, Kaufhaus des Westens, with their stamp on the front cover. 

 

Das A und O des Bauhauses, p 176-177.

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