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Lost in transit - Australia to Germany - Eugen Spiro

09 June 2021

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Full Description and Details of the Incident

The portfolio went missing in transit from Australia to Germany. Deutsche Post launched an investigation but so far it could not be recovered and no further information was received by the bookseller.

If any of the listed items have been found or if any further information is available, please contact ILAB or the reporting organisation / business.
REPORTING ORGANISATION / BUSINESS: Rare Illustrated Books
Contact: Alice McCormick
Email: alice@rareillustratedbooks.com
Phone: + 61 419 258 194

Missing Items

Das Podium

Eugen Spiro

Master musicians of Berlin. Beautiful collection of lithographic portraits of famous European conductors, singers and musicians at the turn of the century, with each plate individually signed by the artist. The portfolio was originally issued with 34 plates in an edition of 55 copies; this copy is an example of the later expanded edition with an additional 3 plates and limited to 30 numbered copies.

Identifying Characteristics

Some wear and staining of the folding card case; internally in very good order with all portraits well preserved.

Edition Other
Imprint Berlin
Publication Date 1906
Status missing
Publisher Künstlergesten aus dem Concertsaal
Lost in Transit Yes