FLYING LEAVES AND ONE-SHEETS: Pennsylvania German Broadsides, Fraktur, and Their Printers

Flying Leaves and One-Sheets is a book about old Pennsylvania German printed posters called broadsides, made in the 1700s and 1800s. These colorful and decorated sheets, often hand-illuminated as fraktur, were used to share news, stories, and messages with Pennsylvania Germans and their communities in the U.S. This book features 134 examples showing the skill of German printers, highlighting their artwork, variety of topics, and cultural values from 1750 to 1876. It offers a glimpse into the artistic and social life of Pennsylvania Germans, making it interesting for those interested in their history, art, and culture. Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine/As New. In Shrink Wrap.