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Wertvolle Bücher, Graphik, Historische Photographie

Friday, 24 October 2025 at 11:00 am Lose 1- 1105
Saturday, 25 October 2025 at 11:00 am Lose 1106-2003

Lot 609 Karel Capek. R.U.R. Rossum's Universal …

R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots. Prag, Aventinum, 1926. 90 S., 1 Bl. Kl.-8°. OBroschur (Rücken gelöst, stark berieben und bestoßen).

Moderne Literatur und Kunst – Mit hs. Besitzvermerk auf dem Titelblatt. - Nachdruck des 1920 erschienen Dramas des tschechischen Schriftstellers und Journalisten Karel Capek. Er war einer der wichtigsten Schriftsteller Tschechiens im 20. Jahrhundert. R.U.R. war darüber hinaus die erste Erwähnung des Begriffs Robot, der heute in vielen Sprachen verwendet wird. - Ränder leicht gebräunt. Seiten lose. Insgesamt gut erhalten.

Modern Literature and Art – Original softcover (spine loose, heavily rubbed and bumped). - With handwritten ownership note on the title page. - Reprint of the 1920 play by Czech writer and journalist Karel Capek. He was one of the most important Czech writers of the 20th century. "R.U.R." was also the first mention of the term "robot," which is used in many languages ??today. - Edges slightly browned. Pages loose. Overall, in good condition.

Startprice: 300 €
Estimate: 450 €

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