Fragments, an excerpt : Series 2, 42 plates
1950, First Edition. New York : H. C. Perleberg, [ca. 1950?]. Near fine copy in a hardback portfolio folder of cloth-backed green boards, with a silk ribbon tie. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Plates are also near fine with some light edge dulling in places. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 42 pages; Description: 1 folder and 43 plates (incl. title plate) ; 30cm. A portfolio collection of illustrated 42 stiff card plates loosely inserted. Plates numbered 1-42. The plates appear to illustrate scenes from various books and fairy tales. Subjects: Book illustration -- 20 century -- Book plates -- Reproductions -- Specimens -- Walter Crane. Item #215429
Price: €65.00