Imagination"; is more important than knowledge
by Shepherd, Margaret (Calligraphic Artist); Einstein, Albert (Quotation)
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- Fine
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
n.p.: Margaret Shepherd, 1977. Limited Edition. No binding. Fine. One of 200 copies, broadside, inscribed by Margaret Shepherd. Margaret Shepherd is a prominent artist and teacher of calligraphy, with a career spanning forty-five years; Shepherd has published numerous books about the history of calligraphy and correspondence, as well as instructional books on the art form itself, and has taught classes and workshops at the Rhode Island School of Design and Stanford University, among others (n. b., from the website of Margaret Shepherd).
This broadside features her elegant lettering, with the large "T" foil-stamped, the text printed by photo-offset, depicting a quote from Albert Einstein; per the artist, about 200 were printed and were used as gifts and professional examples, with "a few sold occasionally".
___DESCRIPTION: Broadside with photo-offset printed red and black calligraphy, with a large initial "T" decorated wtih an acorn and oak leaf embossed and foil stamped in gilt, bottom edge uncut; 15.5" by 11.5", one of 200 copies, unnumbered, inscribed in pencil "for Ruth Shelby", dated 2011, by Margaret Shepherd.
___CONDITION: Fine, clean with bright colours, without wear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
This broadside features her elegant lettering, with the large "T" foil-stamped, the text printed by photo-offset, depicting a quote from Albert Einstein; per the artist, about 200 were printed and were used as gifts and professional examples, with "a few sold occasionally".
___DESCRIPTION: Broadside with photo-offset printed red and black calligraphy, with a large initial "T" decorated wtih an acorn and oak leaf embossed and foil stamped in gilt, bottom edge uncut; 15.5" by 11.5", one of 200 copies, unnumbered, inscribed in pencil "for Ruth Shelby", dated 2011, by Margaret Shepherd.
___CONDITION: Fine, clean with bright colours, without wear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18100501
- Title
- Imagination"; is more important than knowledge
- Author
- Shepherd, Margaret (Calligraphic Artist); Einstein, Albert (Quotation)
- Format/Binding
- No binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Margaret Shepherd
- Place of Publication
- n.p.
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- Artwork, Calligraphy, Broadside, Ephemera, Albert Einstein, Foil Stamp, Quotations
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About the Seller
Swan's Fine Books
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Walnut Creek, California
About Swan's Fine Books
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