Lot 152:
Arthur Szyk, The New Order, First Edition, 1941
Sold for: $65
Description
A First Edition hardcover book, “The New Order” by Arthur Szyk, published by Putnam in 1941, with a foreword by J. J. Horowitz. This volume is comprised of political cartoons, printed in black and white, featuring satirical caricatures of military figures, one with a visible swastika emblem. The front cover displays a skull-and-swastika motif, accompanied by the German text “„NEW ORDER.”” (New Order.). The rear cover includes introductory text and quotes about Szyk, along with a visible character that translates from Japanese/Chinese as “book” (本). Internal text includes captions such as ““WAR OF NERFS! JAWOHL! – BUT THE BRITISH HAF NO NERFS!””. The interior pages appear relatively clean with age-appropriate toning.
Condition report:
Poor to fair condition. The paper dust jacket or stiff wraps exhibit significant wear, tearing, chipping, extensive creasing, and yellowing. The interior pages show age-appropriate toning but are otherwise relatively clean.
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