The Dragon of Wantley. A Rendition in Regency Dress of a Burlesque Opera in Three Acts. Founded on the Old Yorkshire Ballad of a Most dreadful Combat.

Published by Foolscap 4to, pp.[ii],28 + colophon, (Ben Sands) Shoestring Press, Whitstable, Kent, 1960.

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Seller: Collinge & Clark, London, United KingdomCollinge & Clark

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One of 200 copies signed by the printer/illustrator. Handset and printed in SB Modern No.20 with Ancient Black on handmade paper. 20 linocuts in maroon and light blue by Ben Sands. Quarter bound by hand in red cloth with home-marbled paper boards, red metallic label printed in pink. Label a bit rubbed, spine just slightly faded. A very good copy.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Dragon of Wantley. A Rendition in Regency Dress of a Burlesque Opera in Three Acts. Founded on the Old Yorkshire Ballad of a Most dreadful Combat.
Author
(Shoestring Press) Carey (Henry).
Publisher
Foolscap 4to, pp.[ii],28 + colophon, (Ben Sands) Shoestring Press, Whitstable, Kent, 1960.
Condition
Very good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition, Limited Edition
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Seller catalogs
Fine Press

Collinge & Clark

London, United Kingdom

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