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Third Reich 1935 Essen German Photography Exhibition Guide Book w Jury Award Inserts
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Original 1935 “Lichtbild-Ausstellung” (Photography Exhibition) guidebook from the Reich Exhibition of the Association of German Amateur Photography Clubs held in Essen, Germany, from August 31 to September 15, 1935.
Included are the original guidebook and two separate “Entscheidung der Jury” (Jury Decisions) inserts, listing prize winners and award recipients from the exhibition. The booklet contains information about the exhibition, judging categories, statistics, participating clubs, award winners, and advertisements for period photographic equipment.
Features
Original 1935 publication.
Titled “Lichtbild-Ausstellung – Amtlicher Führer” (Official Guide).
Exhibition held in Essen, Germany.
Dates: 31 August – 15 September 1935.
Includes two original Jury Decision inserts.
Approximately 16 pages plus inserts.
Contains lists of exhibitors and photographic societies.
Numerous advertisements for cameras and photographic equipment.
Printed in German.
Light wear and age toning from storage.
A fascinating reference piece documenting German amateur photography during the mid-1930s.
Translation of Main Cover
Lichtbild-Ausstellung
Photography Exhibition
Reich Exhibition of the Association of German Amateur Photography Clubs
31 August – 15 September 1935
Essen – Exhibition Halls
Official Guide
Translation of “Entscheidung der Jury”
Decision of the Jury
Lists recipients of:
Gold VDAV Memorial Medal
City of Essen Honor Prize
Gold Perutz Memorial Medal
Silver VDAV Memorial Medal
Bronze VDAV Memorial Medal
Association Certificates of the VDAV
Translation from Page 3 – “Geleitwort des Schirmherrn”
“Foreword of the Patron”
The patron praises the exhibition and states that photography has developed into an important artistic and cultural medium. He expresses hope that visitors will leave with a deeper appreciation for photography and wishes the exhibition great success.
Signed:
HH!
(a common formal closing used in official publications of the period)
Condition
Good overall condition for age. Covers show moderate wear and creasing. Interior pages are complete and clean with normal age toning. The two original jury inserts are included. Please see photos for overall condition.
Historical Keywords
1935 photography exhibition, Lichtbild Ausstellung, Essen Germany, amateur photography, VDAV, German camera clubs, photographic society, official guidebook, jury awards, Perutz medal, City of Essen prize, vintage camera history, German photography ephemera, prewar German booklet, photographic exhibition catalog, antique paper collectible.
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(NH9 series)
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