Der Giftpilz The Poisonous Mushroom 1938 by Ernst Hiemer Original Book

Der Giftpilz by Ernst Hiemer is a story that begins with a German mother explaining to her child how mushrooms are somewhat like people - some are good and some are poisonous. The book then expands on the comparison by equating Jews to poisonous mushrooms.

In great detail and in extremely graphic pictures the book attempts to explain how no real German could ever tolerate Jews in Germany. In addition to a virulently anti-Jewish text written in simple German, there are many short poems mocking Jews and their physical characteristics.

Rare 3rd (and last) edition with extraordinary provenance !!!

Hardcover

• 64 pages
• 18 colorful paintings by Philipp Rupprecht aka Fips

In good exterior and near fine interior condition
Ex-library copy with famous and extraordinary provenance; from the Reichsbankdirektorium (central bank directorate) with library signature and stamp on title page.

Boards slightly rubbed and stained, tips of spine slightly frayed, name inscription on rear pastedown.
The book has no foxing, the best copy I ever had!

All pages are complete and tight in the binding.

Approx/Measurements: 10-1/2" x 8-1/4"  ~1.2 lbs.