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Earth Dances : Signed Limited Edition : With An Additional Unbound Signed Copy With The Complete Loose Illustrations
by Hughes, Ted & Lloyd, R.J. (Illus.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The sole UK printing published by The Old Stile Press, Monmouth, Gwent, 1994. Number '33' of 250 numbered copies signed by the author and the artist to the colophon page. The BOOK is in near Fine condition in like cloth SLIPCASE stamped with two of Lloyd's designs. 20 poems, mostly from previous collections, though one poem 'Epigraph' was especially written by Ted Hughes for this production. Linocuts by R.J. Lloyd on almost every page and also on eight sheets of paper handmade by Frances McDowall from iris, nettle, onion and other plant fibres. This handmade paper is also used for the boards. The printed prospectus is loosely laid in. Accompanied by a complete unbound copy of the book including all eight linocut illustrations. This unbound copy is numbered '128' and has also been signed by both the author and the artist. It is is all in fine condition, with some leaves remaining uncut. Loosely laid in is a photocopy of the annotated typed draft of the poem ' Epigraph' (dated 'from Ted, 1st July 1994' on the original). A very handsome production. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 122334455740
- Title
- Earth Dances : Signed Limited Edition : With An Additional Unbound Signed Copy With The Complete Loose Illustrations
- Author
- Hughes, Ted & Lloyd, R.J. (Illus.)
- Illustrator
- Lloyd, R.J.
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Old Stile Press, Monmouth, Gwent
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1994
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Hughes, Poetry, Earth, Lloyd, Stile
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2015
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.
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