1931 The Gnomes Almanack Ida Bohatta Morpurgo June Head Antique Illustrated Book For Sale

Charming and scarce 1931 edition of The Gnome’s Almanack, illustrated by Ida Bohatta Morpurgo, with the English version by June Head.Published by Art Institutes “Ars Sacra,” Joseph Mueller, Munich and printed in Germany. Copyright 1931.Beautifully illustrated throughout with whimsical gnome artwork, including wonderful color illustrations representing the months of the year. A lovely early children’s book with classic European fairy-tale imagery.Condition: Antique 1931 book in fragile/fair condition. Binding is loose with separation at the front and rear hinges, and some pages/signatures are loose at the stitching. Covers show edge, corner and surface wear. Pages have age toning, staining/spotting and other age-related wear. Color illustrations remain bright and attractive. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description. Sold as-is due to age and binding conditionA wonderful collectible for fans of Ida Bohatta, antique children’s books, gnomes, fairy tales, and vintage German illustration.