Signed Artist's Proofs of the Wood Engravings by Rudolph Ruzicka for the Overbrook Press Edition of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales"

Language: English

Published by Overbrook Press, Stamford, CT, 1936

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Seller: Jack M. Katz Books, Peoria, IL, U.S.A.Jack M. Katz Books

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DESCRIPTION: Limited edition of twenty sets of proofs of which only fifteen were for sale. Each of the illustrations is placed loose in an off-white folding mat board, then placed loose in a pale green cloth-covered folding portfolio case measuring 13 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. Each proof measures 5 3/8 x 3 5/8 inches on a thin cream wove paper measuring 9 x 6 1/2 inches. All six proofs are signed in pencil by the artist at the bottom. Paper label with titling on front cover of folding portfolio._____CONDITION: Very fine throughout. The box is free of fading, the paper label with titling is intact, no rubbing or markings. The mats for the artist's proofs are almost entirely free of toning. All proofs in fine condition._____DISCUSSION: These proofs illustrate Ruzicka's mastery of multi-block color wood engraving. Complete sets of Ruzicka's illustrations for the Overbrook Press edition of 'The Happy Prince' are exceptionally rare._____NOTE: Domestic shipping cost with UPS Ground is $25. International shipping with USPS International Priority Express Mail to Canada and the United Kingdom is $60. Shipping cost to more distant locations may incur additional cost. …

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Title
Signed Artist's Proofs of the Wood Engravings by Rudolph Ruzicka for the Overbrook Press Edition of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales"
Author
Rudolph Ruzicka
Publisher
Overbrook Press, Stamford, CT
Publication year
1936
Condition
Fine
Signed
Signed by Illustrator(s)
Binding
No Binding
Language
English
Illustrator
Rudolph Ruzicka
Edition
1st Edition, Limited Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
26 centimeters width by 33.5 centimeters height by 0 centimeters depth

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Jack M. Katz Books specializes primarily in modern private press books from Kelmscott Press to present day (1890-2025) with nearly all of the major private presses represented, e.g., Kelmscott, Ashendene, Doves, Arion, Officina Bodoni, etc. The collection places great emphasis on editions in highly collectible collection.

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