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Lot 572

WALL, Bernhardt T. (1872?1956), illustrator. ?? SAYLER, Oli...

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WALL, Bernhardt T. (1872?1956), illustrator. ?? SAYLER, Oliver (1887?1958). The Russian Players in America: The Moscow Art Theatre, Bailefifs Chauve Souris. New York City: Bernhardt Wall, 1923. 4to. 46 etched leaves on wove paper including 33 portraits and scenes in various colors, all etched by Wall. Original publisher?s cloth backed boards with etched cover label, uncut (rebacked, boards and extreme edges a bit rubbed, hinges cracked). LIMITED EDITION of an unspecified number SIGNED BY MORRIS GEST, who is the dedicatee of this work. A very rare example of one of Wall?s lesser?known works. OCLC locates only 2 examples institutionally.