Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. A collection of 40 paintings (painted between 1974 & 1989) by folk artist Henry Pauls (1904 - 1995). Married to Sara Hildebrandt in 1937, Pauls was born in Chortitza, Russia & emigrated to Canada in 1923. He died in Leamington in 1995. The first 30 paintings recall the texture of life in German-speaking, Mennonite communities in southern Russia during the decade before the 1917 Revolution. The remaining 10 works reflect memories of life at Hanley and Sonningdale, Saskatchewan, during the late 1920s and 1930s. Historical preface by Leonard Friesen. Conrad Grebel University College holds approx. 25 paintings & significant historical material related to Pauls. Numbered 246 of 500 copies printed. Golden-orange boards with gilt lettering on spine. Oblong 8vo (9 1/4" x 11 1/4"). Name written in pen on front end paper. The clean dust jacket has a few short tears/ edge wear. Due to size & weight, extra shipping WILL be required. Please contact us by email to determine an accurate Canadian postal rate to your region. Can be picked up or delivered locally in the K-W area. Codice articolo 007624

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