Hardcover
1924 · Ditchling, Sussex
by [Eric Gill]
Ditchling, Sussex: S. Dominic's Press, 1924. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very good +. Gill, Eric. One of 150 copies, folio size, 40 pp. Eric Gill (1882-1940), English sculptor, typographer, illustrator and printmaker, is perhaps best known for his wood engravings; his work is characterised by sensual line work and elegant characters with a deep spirituality.
This volume appears to be one of the first attempts to compile Gill's work in a single volume; however, per Evan Gill's bibliography, it "was prepared and published entirely without Gill's knowledge and consent..." (p. 162). As always, seeing Gill's work with the depth and texture of an engraving is so very different from seeing an offset- or digitally-printed version; this work contains a wonderful selection of his early work, with his talent already in its full glory.
The work contains a total of thirty-eight of Gill's engravings, including those done jointly with David Jones. Note that the list is given on the Contents page, but does not call out that there are two engravings on the title page and four on p. 28.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full natural linen cloth over boards, title page in red and black (with two of the thirty-eight engravings), a hand-made notation in the second sentence of the title (which apparently was made to all copies, as other online listings have the same correction noted), limitation statement following the title page, issued in an edition of 150 copies, this no. 83, each engraving on the rectos only, vintage bookseller ticket on the rear pastedown (Phillip C. Duschenes, New York); binding folio size (12 1/2" by 10"), pagination: (ii), 36 leaves, (2) printed recto only.
___CONDITION: Somewhat better than very good, the front board clean, the corners gently bumped with the linen cloth just beginning to rub, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some foxing and a small spot of soil on the back board, some foxing throughout and, on some pages, some marks which appear to be offsetting which, fortunately, do not intrude upon the engravings. Lacking the very scarce dust wrapper.
___CITATIONS: Taylor & Sewell, no. A129; Gill no. 410 (which states "thirty-seven engravings" but correctly lists each one of the thirty-eight).
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. International customers, please note that any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: 24032450)
This volume appears to be one of the first attempts to compile Gill's work in a single volume; however, per Evan Gill's bibliography, it "was prepared and published entirely without Gill's knowledge and consent..." (p. 162). As always, seeing Gill's work with the depth and texture of an engraving is so very different from seeing an offset- or digitally-printed version; this work contains a wonderful selection of his early work, with his talent already in its full glory.
The work contains a total of thirty-eight of Gill's engravings, including those done jointly with David Jones. Note that the list is given on the Contents page, but does not call out that there are two engravings on the title page and four on p. 28.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full natural linen cloth over boards, title page in red and black (with two of the thirty-eight engravings), a hand-made notation in the second sentence of the title (which apparently was made to all copies, as other online listings have the same correction noted), limitation statement following the title page, issued in an edition of 150 copies, this no. 83, each engraving on the rectos only, vintage bookseller ticket on the rear pastedown (Phillip C. Duschenes, New York); binding folio size (12 1/2" by 10"), pagination: (ii), 36 leaves, (2) printed recto only.
___CONDITION: Somewhat better than very good, the front board clean, the corners gently bumped with the linen cloth just beginning to rub, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some foxing and a small spot of soil on the back board, some foxing throughout and, on some pages, some marks which appear to be offsetting which, fortunately, do not intrude upon the engravings. Lacking the very scarce dust wrapper.
___CITATIONS: Taylor & Sewell, no. A129; Gill no. 410 (which states "thirty-seven engravings" but correctly lists each one of the thirty-eight).
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. International customers, please note that any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: 24032450)
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