An Aubrey Beardsley Lecture

Published by R.A. Walker, London, 1924

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Hardcover. First edition. Number 183 of 500 copies with signature of publisher. Presentation copy inscribed by Walker to the journalist J. M Bulloch: "To J.M. Bulloch witht e regards of the pubisher and editor R.A. Walker 7 January 1925." An autograph letter from Walker to Bulloch is pasted dow to the rear endpaper and Bulloch's review of the book is affixed to the front endpaper. It is appropriate that Bulloch reviewed this book as he had promoted Beadsley's work in the 1890s. The main text is a lecture by A.W. King, a friend and tutor of Beardsley. He orignially delivered the lecture at the Blackburn Technical Institute where he the position of secretary. The book also icludes 15 full page sketches and copies of about 16 letters from Beardsley, many of which included smaller sketches. All of the letters and sketches had been in the possession of A.W. King and had never before been published. Several of the letters are of noteable content, one which tells of his first visit in 1891 to see the influential artist Edward Burne-Jones, and another describes his development of a new drawing style. Near fine in original light blue cloth boards with black and gilt leather title label to spine. Slight browning to spine and minor wear to spine ends. Light offsetting to front endpapers from inserted review, else very clean. An interesting association copy. Measures 7.25 x 9.50 inches. 103 pages. ART123109.…

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Title
An Aubrey Beardsley Lecture
Author
King, A.W., R.A. Walker (introduction and notes)
Publisher
R.A. Walker, London
Publication year
1924
Condition
Near Fine
Signed
Signed
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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