Leo John Meissner

Lot 420 Leo John Meissner (American, 1895-1977) Hannah . Signed "Leo Meissner" in pencil l.r., titled l.l., numbered "Trial proof 10" l.c., initialed "M" within the matrix l.l. Wood engraving, image size 10 x 8 in., matted, unframed. Condition: Good, not removed from plastic sleeve. Estimate $150-200

Lot 71 LEO JOHN MEISSNER (american 1895-1977) "SHINE" 1928, pencil signed 18/30 in the margin. Linocut. image: 11 5/8 x 8 6/16 in. (29.5 x 21.4cm) provenance: Lehman Brothers. This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve. Estimate $150-250 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formatsdo not include condition reports. The absence of a conditionstatement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition orcompletely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects ofaging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request acondition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, priorto placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman'sConditions of Sale.

Lot 15 LEO JOHN MEISSNER (american, 1895-1977) "WAR BULLETINS" AND "CIVILIZATION A.D." two prints 1942, both signed and titled in pencil, numbered 37/50 and 25/50, respectively, both with wide margins. Etchings on wove paper. image: 6 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. (15.8 x 23.2cm) and; image: 10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. (27.3 x 21.3cm) (2). provenance: Lehman Brothers. Note: This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve. Estimate $800-1,200 War Bulletins: On Japan paper, pale mat staining, a very soft vertical crease approx. 3-in. long along the lower right margin edges, a short 1/2-in. smudge at lower right margin corner, affixed to support with brown Japanese tabs across upper margin corners (approx. 1/2 in. each). Overall in very good condition. Sheet size: 10 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. Overmatted, in thin dark brown wood frame Civilzation AD: Matted, framed; fine overall condition, the (apparently) full sheet with margins on all sides with 2 tape hinges top edge verso affixed to undermat. Sheet size: 17 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. There is pale mount staining recto and verso. Image itself in fine condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.

Lot 130 Leo John Meissner (American, 1895-1977) Adam, edition of 50. Signed "Leo Meissner" in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., numbered "36/50" in pencil l.c., monogrammed in the block. Wood engraving on paper, image size 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.0 x 20.0 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle rippling, several pale fox marks, not examined out of frame. Estimate $300-500

Lot 136 Leo John Meissner (American, 1895-1977) Lot of Two Images: Sahuaro; Arizona, edition of 60; and Four Chimes, edition of 50. Both signed "Leo Meissner" in pencil l.r., numbered in pencil l.c., and titled in pencil l.l. Wood engravings on paper, image sizes to 7 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. (19.6 x 24.3 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Margins 1 1/2 inches or more with deckled edge, subtle toning. Estimate $300-350