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Jüdische Köpfe (Jewish Heads) by Sch. Gorelik – With 4 Original Lithographs by Joseph Budko, Berlin 1920 - A scarce and desirable Judaica art publication from the vibrant Jewish cultural scene of post-World War I Germany: Jüdische Köpfe (Jewish Heads) by Sch. Gorelik, illustrated with four original lithographic portraits by Joseph Budko. Published in Berlin, 1920 by: Verlag für Jüdische Kunst und Kultur, Fritz Gurlitt The volume presents essays on prominent Jewish personalities and includes original lithographic portraits of: * Theodor Herzl * Baruch Spinoza * Marko Baruch * I. L. Peretz Joseph Budko, one of the most important Jewish graphic artists of the twentieth century and later director of the Bezalel School in Jerusalem, created the illustrations in his characteristic expressive style. Details: * Berlin, 1920 * German language * Published by Fritz Gurlitt * Complete with 4 original lithographs by Joseph Budko * Approx. 30 × 24 cm * Original printed wrappers Condition: Good overall condition for age. Foxing and age toning throughout, wear and staining to covers, some marginal tears and weakness at a few inner hinges. Complete and internally sound, with the lithographs well preserved. An important and collectible work of Jewish art, Zionist history, and German-Jewish cultural heritage.