Lot 172
Gregynog Press.- Lamentations of Jeremiah (The), one of 250 copies on Japanese vellum, wood-engravings by Blair Hughes-Stanton, Newtown, 1933
Hammer Price: £750
Description
Gregynog Press.- Lamentations of Jeremiah (The), number 244 of 250 copies on Japanese vellum, printed in black and blue, wood-engraved illustrations, title and initial letters designed and engraved by Blair Hughes-Stanton, 5 full-page, one of 125 copies in original dark blue Hermitage calf, title and device in blind on upper cover, an excellent copy in the original board slip-case (a little rubbed and browned), [Harrop 29], folio, Newtown, Gregynog Press, 1933.
⁂ "One of the most spectacular books to come from this or any other press." (Harrop p.122).
Description
Gregynog Press.- Lamentations of Jeremiah (The), number 244 of 250 copies on Japanese vellum, printed in black and blue, wood-engraved illustrations, title and initial letters designed and engraved by Blair Hughes-Stanton, 5 full-page, one of 125 copies in original dark blue Hermitage calf, title and device in blind on upper cover, an excellent copy in the original board slip-case (a little rubbed and browned), [Harrop 29], folio, Newtown, Gregynog Press, 1933.
⁂ "One of the most spectacular books to come from this or any other press." (Harrop p.122).
