Twenty-Four Portraits [Signed Presentation Copy]
Published by George Allen & Unwin, London, 1920
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, Ossining, NY, U.S.A.Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
AbeBooks seller since May 4, 2024
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 579.58
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Signed presentation copy from English artist William Rothenstein to his daughter in 1920 (the year of the book's publication) with the inscription "for my darling Betty from her beloved dads - Xmas 1920." Limited first edition (2000 copies total) of 24 portrait drawings by Rothenstein of his prominent friends and contemporaries, including Joseph Conrad, Andre Gide, Thomas Hardy, T.E. Lawrence, George Bernard Shaw and H.G Wells. 10" x 6.75". Rothenstein describes the book as "an act of homage to those who give rather than take" and includes biographical sketches written by friends with each portrait. Very good+ condition. Very good dust jacket with some edgewear and chips and vertical tear at spine (see photo). Protected in mylar wrapper. Scarce with dust jacket and artist signature.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Twenty-Four Portraits [Signed Presentation Copy]
- Author
- Rothenstein, William
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin, London
- Publication year
- 1920
- Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Art and Photography
Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
Ossining, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 4, 2024
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Hudson Valley Books for Humanity is an independent bookstore located in the historic Olive Opera House in Ossining, New York. We feature pre-loved books in all genres; new books focused on social justice, planet-friendly living, and historically marginalized voices; and rare and collectible books. Our intention is to maximize the life of every book, while bringing the community together through events, artisan pop-ups, and a love of reading. Through this store, we strive for a balance between people, planet, and prosperity.…
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Hudson Valley Books
67 Central Avenue
Ossining, NY U.S.A. 10562
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Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
67 Central Avenue, Ossining, New York 10562
Amy Hall, proprietor
amy@hvbooksforhumanity.com
914-847-0773
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