THOMAS BEWICK: The Blocks Revisited and Rediscovered. The Story of the Blocks in Chicago and Their Provenance Since 1942.

Published by Hesterberg Press, [Evanston, IL], 2008

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69, (v) pp., illustrated with 14 engravings by Bewick printed from the original blocks on dampened Rives Heavy-weight paper using a Washington Hand Press. 35 additional Bewick engravings were printed using a Vandercook Press from metal engravings reproduced from the Memorial Edition, 3 tipped-in plates from photographs; octavo, original green cloth with engraved vignette inset printed from an original Bewick block mounted to front board. An additional print pulled from the Hen & Ducklings vignette block laid in loose, as described in the publisher's prospectus, which is also laid in. Edition of 90 copies, this #64.

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Title
THOMAS BEWICK: The Blocks Revisited and Rediscovered. The Story of the Blocks in Chicago and Their Provenance Since 1942.
Author
(Hesterberg, William). Thomas Bewick
Publisher
Hesterberg Press, [Evanston, IL]
Publication year
2008
Condition
As-new
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Limited edition.
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Chanticleer Books

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We had our open bookshop in the town of Sonoma for a total of 17 years, including 9 years at our East Napa St. location, however, as of April 13, 2013 we have closed our doors. Our business is now conducted online, by appointment, and occasionally at antiquarian bookfairs at which we exhibit annually. Chanticleer Books is a sole-proprietorship owned and operated by Steve Blackmer, a full-time bookseller since 1985 and member of the Antiquarian Booksellers¿ Association of America (ABAA) from 1998 to 2026

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