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Oslo: Johan Grundt Tanum, 1954. 240 by 185 mm (9½ by 7¼ inches). Original illustrated wrappers; 10, [54]. In Swedish. With a 7-line inscription by Tau to Felix Guggenheim. Good with wear to extremities.

Max Tau (1897–1976) was a German Norwegian writer, editor, and publisher. He is noted for his contribution to literary exchange between Germany and Norway, especially in the context of post-war reconciliation. This book is a photo-essay of Albert Schweitzer with dozens of full-page photographs of Schweitzer at peace rallies.

Provenance: Collection of Felix Guggenheim (1904–1976). Guggenheim was a German American publisher and literary agent in Los Angeles.

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