Thursday, September 13, 2012

RR Autograph Auction Hermann Hesse Illustrated Manuscript


Influential Nobel Prize-winning German author (1877–1962) of such modern classics as Siddhartha and Steppenwolf. Rare manuscript of the poem ‘Hauser am Abend,’ 6.5 x 8.75 folded, written out and illustrated by Hesse and signed “H. Hesse.” On the front page, Hesse has titled the poem and drawn a related seaside landscape with ink and watercolor, and inside he has written out the complete poem. In fine condition, with a few mild creases and some slight scattered soiling to the front page. A gorgeous item from the hand of Hesse himself. RRAuction COA.

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