Goldstein, Chaja — Chagall

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Uitgave Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, 1947. First Edition. Softcover. Size: 16mo 6" - 7" tall. A perfectly serviceable reference copy of an uber-scarce artist exhibit catalogue; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy. No additional copies seemingly available on-line currently. Dutch language, introductory essay by Chaja Goldstein, another by H.L.C. Jaffe, plentiful black-and-white reproductions on high-gloss paper of the Belarusian-Jew artist and his works, an homage by Paul Eluard, followed by an artist statement. Complete with chronology and a list of the 80 works (and their lenders) in this 1947 exhibition at the national art gallery. Staple-bound stiff card stock wraps, lightly worn, sunned and soiled; toned but unmarked, clean interior but for gift inscription up front and "BREP" rendered as pen points at rear panel. 28 pp. and line-drawings inside front and rear flaps.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good