Bidspirit auction | Die Psalmen – Moses Mendelssohn

Die Psalmen – Moses Mendelssohn Translation with 12 Woodcuts by Joseph Budko, Berlin 1921 - A scarce and visually striking 1921 artistic edition of the Book of Psalms in German: Die Psalmen, translated by Moses Mendelssohn, featuring 12 original woodcut illustrations by Joseph Budko, one of the leading figures of early modern Jewish art. Published in Berlin, 1921 by: Verlag für Jüdische Kunst und Kultur, Fritz Gurlitt, Berlin This elegant volume combines Mendelssohn’s celebrated German rendering of the Psalms with Budko’s expressive woodcuts, incorporating Hebrew lettering, biblical imagery, and distinctive Jewish artistic motifs. The work is regarded as an important example of Jewish book art produced in Germany during the interwar period. Details: * Berlin, 1921 * German language * 281 pages * Illustrated with 12 woodcuts by Joseph Budko * Size: approx. 30 × 24 cm * Original printed publisher’s boards Condition: Overall good condition for its age. Minor wear and rubbing to the covers, age toning and foxing throughout, with typical signs of age and handling. Binding remains sound and complete. An attractive and collectible Judaica volume, highly desirable for collectors of illustrated books, Jewish art, German-Jewish culture, and the works of Joseph Budko.