Lot 209

Gregynog Press.- Thomas (Edward) Selected Poems, one of 25 specially bound copies, bound in blue morocco, gilt by George Fisher, Newtown, 1927

Hammer Price: £8,000

Description

Gregynog Press.- Thomas (Edward) Selected Poems, number 5 of 25 specially-bound copies, from an edition limited to 275, printed on Japanese vellum and lined in blue, wood-engraved title device in blue and initials in red, bound in crushed blue morocco, gilt, by George Fisher at the Gregynog Press Bindery to a design by R.A.Maynard, covers with three vertically interlacing diamonds formed by leafy fronds attached to double gilt fillet border with gilt line and ornament, spine titled in gilt with five raised bands and gilt ornament to head and foot, Cockerell marbled endpapers, signed by Maynard and Fisher on rear turn-in, t.e.g., others uncut, [Harrop 6], 8vo, Newtown, Gregynog Press, 1927.

⁂ The first book from the press to be printed on Japanese vellum. "The book was an immediate success, all copies being subscribed for within a month of publication". (Harrop p.42)

Description

Gregynog Press.- Thomas (Edward) Selected Poems, number 5 of 25 specially-bound copies, from an edition limited to 275, printed on Japanese vellum and lined in blue, wood-engraved title device in blue and initials in red, bound in crushed blue morocco, gilt, by George Fisher at the Gregynog Press Bindery to a design by R.A.Maynard, covers with three vertically interlacing diamonds formed by leafy fronds attached to double gilt fillet border with gilt line and ornament, spine titled in gilt with five raised bands and gilt ornament to head and foot, Cockerell marbled endpapers, signed by Maynard and Fisher on rear turn-in, t.e.g., others uncut, [Harrop 6], 8vo, Newtown, Gregynog Press, 1927.

⁂ The first book from the press to be printed on Japanese vellum. "The book was an immediate success, all copies being subscribed for within a month of publication". (Harrop p.42)

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