Josef Bartuška bookplate, inscribed

Krška, Václav – Ochotníci na ruby [Amateurs Turned Inside Out] Prague: Aventinum, 1928. Wrappers (Lidová knihovna Aventina, sv. 28), c. 80–100 pp. First edition. Exceptional association copy, inscribed by the author Václav Krška to Josef Bartuška (“Milému příteli J. Bartuškovi…”). With Bartuška’s bookplate, designed and signed “RL” by Richard Lander, both members of Skupina Linie. A highly desirable copy uniting authorial inscription and avant-garde provenance; the exlibris represents a fine example of Linie-group graphic design. Condition: worn and spotted, wrappers soiled, internally toned; nonetheless a compelling association and provenance piece. Inv. i1