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Engravings by... A Selection of Engravings on Wood and Metal representative of his work to the end of the year 1927 with a complete Chronological List of Engravings and a Preface by the Artist.

Engravings by... A Selection of Engravings on Wood and Metal representative of his work to the end of the year 1927 with a complete Chronological List of Engravings and a Preface by the Artist.

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Engravings by... A Selection of Engravings on Wood and Metal representative of his work to the end of the year 1927 with a complete Chronological List of Engravings and a Preface by the Artist.

by Gill, Eric

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4to. Bristol: Douglas Cleverdon, 1929. 4to, (xii), 49, (5) pp. With an extra suite of the engravings on Japon, wood-engraved self-portrait and 103 plates, a few printed in red or red and black, additional plates loose as issued in pocket at end. Original de luxe binding of quarter vellum. A very good copy. Bookplate of R.L. Langdon-Down. § Limited to 80 de luxe copies signed by Gill with the extra suite on Japon of all the plates printed from the original blocks, from a total edition of 490. The de luxe copy of a scarce title - the first collection of Gill's work, including his magnificent illustrations for several Golden Cockerel Press books as well as designs for the St. Dominic's Press and many other ephemeral pieces, all printed from the original blocks. Evan Gill 17.

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Title
Engravings by... A Selection of Engravings on Wood and Metal representative of his work to the end of the year 1927 with a complete Chronological List of Engravings and a Preface by the Artist.
Author
Gill, Eric
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Douglas Cleverdon
Place of Publication
Bristol
Date Published
1929
Size
4to

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About John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century; we specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle. Located in downtown San Francisco, we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for 35 years. We are actively purchasing books and manuscripts in all fields, especially medieval illuminated and text manuscripts; material on California, Hawaii, and Pacific voyages; illustrated books and fine bindings from the 15th through the 20th century; and fine press printing. William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Frognall Dibdin remain special interests. We are members of the ABAA, ILAB, and PBFA, and we subscribe to the code of ethics endorsed by reputable antiquarian booksellers worldwide.

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