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Zürich: Artemis-Verlag, 1948. 215 by 165 mm (8½ by 6½ inches). Original illustrated cloth boards; 168 pp. Unclipped dust jacket. In German. Later expanded edition with 38 photographs of animals. Inscribed by Eipper to publisher and literary agent Felix Guggenheim (1904–1976) in German: “To my friend Felix Guggenheim. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the issuance of this first book—a Swiss anniversary edition—with gratitude. 20. October 1948. Paul Eipper.” (trans.) Very good plus with small chips to dust jacket.

Paul Eipper (1891–1964) was a German writer and director known for his animal and nature themed books. This book with photo-portraits of animals gazing at humans was his most famous work.

Provenance: Collection of Felix Guggenheim.

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