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Borges, Jorge Luis and Bear Press — Rose & Blue
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- Borges, Jorge Luis. Rose & Blue. (The Rose of Paracelsus. Blue Tiger). With an epilogue by Ulrich Schödlbauer. 49 pp., 5 w. Bl. With 31 acrylic engravings by Bettina Rulf based on preliminary drawings by Jürgen Wölbing, a drawing from the artist's estate and two additionally enclosed woodcuts. 28 x 18,5 cm. Turquoise original oase goat leather strap with gold and blue embossing as well as silk trims and silver trim. In the lined original slipcase. ==References== 24. Pressure of Bear Press Wolfram Benda. One of 12 Roman numbered copies, here No. IX (total edition 150 ex.). "Due to adverse circumstances and the death of the artist, the book could only appear after 13 years. The preliminary drawings of Jürgen Wölbing were engraved by Bettina Rulf in two colours in acrylic, the illustrations can therefore be regarded as a collaborative work" (Impressum). Printed in the Fischbach press Lui Karner, Texing, NÖ, in the Centaur Antiqua (14 point) on (hand-made) VL bags. Hand cover by Hans-Peter Geiseler, Berlin. Printed memo signed by Bettina Rulf. The two separate wood engravings with the estate stamp "Jürgen Wölbing". – Impeccable specimen.
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Borges, Jorge Luis and Bear Press — Rose & Blue

Bear Press edition with 31 acrylic engravings by Bettina Rulf, turquoise leather binding.

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1.000 €

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 14:06:10

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12d 8h 59m
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Lot Details

Lot #
3019
Currency
EUR
Location
Berlin, DE
Lot Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Auction Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
Lots in Auction
394

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