Material für Bucheinbände Material for book covers by master bookbinder Gotthilf…
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Material für Bucheinbände

Material for book covers by master bookbinder Gotthilf Kurz (1923-2010): Woven fabric, according to his own designs in hand printing, partly painted, 1960s. A total of 85 pieces, some signed and dated, plus 12 textile covers for book spines. Up to 42:30cm. Enclosed: G.Kurz, 11 painted cover fabrics in tempera, acrylic and diluted printing inks, several sheets of proofs on paper as well as 11 original designs for mostly ligated monograms on paper. - Handmade canvas box by Gotthilf Kurz: winner of the state prizes in 1958, 1959, 1964, 1968, 1970, 1978, 1986 for his bookbinding work, president of the International Association of Masters of Binding Art from 1967. Part of his bookbinding estate in the Württemberg State Library, Stuttgart.

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Material für Bucheinbände

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