1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont which I purchased from a

which I purchased from a member of the artist’s family—and which took about a month to make its way to me packed in nothing more than a simple unpadded envelope

Spanish born (the brothers moved to Uruguay with their family after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil war in 1936)

Great wear on the sole and heel as there should be

though subtle

1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont which I purchased from aA curious and a fun one, with a whole lot packed on and in! Carved into the front in large bold letters is "Adam and Eve Joke Book 1922" and on the spine "Forget Me Not." On the flip side a star within a diamond framed by sun rays and carved borders. Then a sliding slat on the recessed side with big carved heart, from which, when slid open, springs forth a dark green and gold arching snake! One sees these trick snake boxes from time to time, but I've