Walser, Robert. Prose pieces. Zurich, Rascher & Cie, 1917. 8°. 50 p., [3] ll. Original paperback with cover illustration by Karl Walser. Schriften für Schweizer Art und Kunst vol. 55 - Badorrek-Hoguth B 88. - First separate edition and the first book by the author published in Switzerland. - Minor browning due to paper, minimal foxing in margins in places, good copy. This item marked with * (asterisk) is fully subject to VAT, i.e. VAT will be charged on the hammer price plus buyer's premium for these items. Buyers who present a legally stamped export declaration will be refunded the VAT.

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