Lot 213
Gill (Eric) Eve. Ex-Libris for Jacob Weiss, wood-engraving, proof impression initialled by artist, 1935
Hammer Price: £450
Description
Gill (Eric) Eve. Ex-Libris for Jacob Weiss (Physick 885), wood-engraving on wove paper with good margins, proof impression initialled by artist in lower margin, some light spotting to margins, 65 x 100mm., 1935.
⁂ The proof impression of Gill's most celebrated bookplate. Proof impressions, prior to Gill adding his initials to the block, are rare, especially so signed or initialled.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.
Description
Gill (Eric) Eve. Ex-Libris for Jacob Weiss (Physick 885), wood-engraving on wove paper with good margins, proof impression initialled by artist in lower margin, some light spotting to margins, 65 x 100mm., 1935.
⁂ The proof impression of Gill's most celebrated bookplate. Proof impressions, prior to Gill adding his initials to the block, are rare, especially so signed or initialled.
Provenance: From the collection of Evan Gill, purchased directly from the estate.
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