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Fabeln by Erwin Poell

1963 Seven “Fabeln” by Erwin Poell, Mannheim.  Texts from “Antike Fabeln” by Wolfgang Mader (1951).  D. Stempel Verlag.  13.5" x 18".  Cost?  Source unknown.

These very large prints feature a variety of typefaces, almost as though the publisher was advertising the possibilities he could offer.  I find the mixture of text and image strong.  This set is available online these days and is not expensive.  Sellers seem to me to presume that these are “fables of Aesop.”  I do not see that attribution here.  Among the best are: “Der Esel und der Hund”; “Krebs und Schlange”; “Der Löwe und der Hase”; and “Die Tanzenden Affen.”  What a joy, after years to bring these to our website!