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Benn — Twelve short Jewish tales on a funny theme — É.O. N°/124 — Worms — 1936

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Benn — Twelve little Jewish tales on a funny theme — Original edition numbered n° 59/124 — Pierre Worms — 1936.

Paris, Worms, 1936. In-4° (33 x 26 cm.). 24 ff. unnumbered, including 12 plates out of text. Original edition. Edition limited to 124 numbered copies, this one of 120 on Dutch laid paper, after 4 Japanese papers. Pin. Filled cover. Insulated cover. Small knocks and small tears. Good general condition (see photos above).

Each little tale (1page) evokes the city of Chelm and its inhabitants, renowned for their naivety. Beautiful illustrations by the author, Benn (1905-1989).