[Bauer, John] Basta

[Stockholm]: Ahlen & Akerlunds Forlag, Albert Bonnier, 1932. First Edition. First Edition. Folio, 13 x 11 inches. 91pp. Original publisher’s card wrappers with cover illustration by Bauer, gold lettering. Very scarce title by John Bauer, noted Swedish artist and illustrator John Bauer (1882-1918), known for his Jugendstil subjects and illusory interpretive book illustrations investigating early folklore and fairy tale. A jam-packed work, including full-page color plates throughout, black and white full-page drawings and vignettes throughout. A very well-preserved, near fine copy with usual and expected wear to fragile covers. Rarely seen in this condition.