Kunst und Soldatentum

Graevenitz, Fritz von. Kunst und Soldatentum. Stuttgart: Chr. Belser Verlag, 1940. First edition. Octavo. 61 (1)pp. Original photo-illustrated wraps with black lettering on cover. Frontispiece photograph. “Satchel-Script” by the High Command of the armed forces, department homeland, no. 32. publisher’s device on title page. Patriotic writing to strengthen and encourage soldiers in their duties while serving their country illustrated with numerous b/w reproductions of artwork by Ludwig Richter, Albrecht Dürer, Altdorfer, Rubens, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Caspar David Friedrich, Leonardo da Vinci and others as well as photographs of artifacts, architecture and photographic reproductions of sculptures. Text in German, Gothic script. Front cover detached but present. One inch tear at top of half title, stamp and pencil writing on second half title. Block somewhat age-toned. Wraps in overall fair, interior in good+ condition. fair to g+. Softcover. (40677) $75