THE WOOD ENGRAVINGS OF ERIC RAVILIOUS This appears to be a unique copy in first issue binding with cover printed on both sides.Number 84 of an unspecified number, Publisher's pictorial cloth of undyed hessian with cover design on both front and back cover,printed in black the spine lettered in black,with printed endpapers ; binding by Henry Brooks Ltd. Introduction J.M. Richards.

Published by Lion and Unicorn Press."The primary aim of the Lion and Unicorn Press. is to publish each year a few volumes in limited editions, which it is hoped will reach the highest standards of book production in typographic design, illustration and binding and in so doing to discover and foster new ability and new ideas in each field.", 1972

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21 pages, 119 leaves (6 folded) : chiefly illustrations, facsimiles, 1 portrait ; 44 cmx 31 CM,Slipcase. Designed by John Carrod at the Royal College of Art. The book was printed on Grosvenor Chater's Basingwerk Parchment supplied by R.K. Burt & Co. Ltd, and printed at the Curwen Press Ltd. Type set by Monotype Service Ltd. The blocks were made by the Grout Engraving Co. Ltd., and Gee and Watson Ltd. The binding is by Henry Brooks Ltd. very good condition. THIS IS A HEAVY SET WHICH WILL INCUR SHIPPING COSTS ABOVE THE DEFAULT RATE QUOTED BY ABE, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE THE UK. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE A QUOTATION FOR POSTAGE BEFORE ORDERING. ART WOODCUTS DECORATIVE ARTS PRINTS FACSIMILES ILLUSTRATED 20TH CENTURY ART.

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Title
THE WOOD ENGRAVINGS OF ERIC RAVILIOUS This appears to be a unique copy in first issue binding with cover printed on both sides.Number 84 of an unspecified number, Publisher's pictorial cloth of undyed hessian with cover design on both front and back cover,printed in black the spine lettered in black,with printed endpapers ; binding by Henry Brooks Ltd. Introduction J.M. Richards.
Author
Ravilious, Eric William
Publisher
Lion and Unicorn Press."The primary aim of the Lion and Unicorn Press. is to publish each year a few volumes in limited editions, which it is hoped will reach the highest standards of book production in typographic design, illustration and binding and in so doing to discover and foster new ability and new ideas in each field."
Publication year
1972
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover

Marrins Bookshop

Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.

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science and medicine, Natural history, maps and prints, Antiquarian books, History of Kent and English topography

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