first edition
1963 · [Neuallschwil/Basel]
by Hanhart, Josef; Schaub-Filliol, Claude (illustrator)
[Neuallschwil/Basel]: Heuwinkel, 1963. First edition of this stunning circus-themed picture book, featuring a sparrow who flutters in and finally out of the spectacular world of the big top: "Du bist frei." The vibrant linocuts are the work of Swiss artist Claude Schaub-Filliol, noted for her work in ceramics and sculpture as well as graphic design. Text in German. A near-fine copy. Single volume, measuring 8.5 x 8.5 inches: [28]. Original ivory cloth spine, color pictorial paper boards. Text and illustrations printed on board, featuring nineteen full-page color linocuts, including three folding triptychs. Publisher's information ("Ein Farbiges Heuwinkel Bilderbuch, im Pharos-Verlag") on printed label affixed to final blank. Light soiling to edge of upper board.
(Inventory #: 1003669)