Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Neue Tapeten der Baugenossenschaft [ORIGINAL COLOR-SCREEN PRINTING WITH OVER-PRINTING]

Schröder, Prof. Paul

NP: Baugenossenschaft, ND (ca 1930). First edition. Hardcover. Oblong Folio (14 1/2 x 18 3/4"). Unpaginated. [121] leaves (wallpaper samples). Original bolted green cloth, with silver lettering and design to front cover.

This striking catalog, containing no less than 121 wallpaper samples, introduces us to the new collection of Baugenossenschaft, a German construction cooperative. The samples feature 16 bold design patterns (mainly flowery and geometric patterns) showing some fine examples of Art Deco and Modernist designs. Each pattern is featured in 5 to 10 different colors and is numbered on verso (from 8120 to 8135). Most have strong vibrant colors (dark green, burgundy, purple, red, yellow, pink, and orange hues). The samples have been color-screen printed, and contain intricate ornaments professionally over-printed often in gold and silver. Each wallpaper sample measures appr. 14 1/4 x 17". 31 of the 121 samples have been partly and neatly cut-out (small portions removed).

Some rubbing and moderate fraying to tail of spine and lower margin of front cover. Title in German. Binding in overall good- to good, interior in very good condition, wallpaper samples in near fine to fine condition. g to vg. Item #39738

Price: $1,500.00