Lot 18
Whistler (Rex).- , New Keepsake (The), bound in limp vellum with decorations in gilt by Whistler, Cobden-Sanderson, 1931.
Hammer Price: £380
Description
Whistler (Rex).- New Keepsake (The), charming illustrations by Rex Whistler, bound in limp vellum with decorations in gilt by Whistler, by Leighton-Straker with label to verso of title, yapp edges, t.e.g., others uncut, with original gilt-decorated cream cloth drop-back box, [cf. Whistler & Fuller 435], 8vo, Cobden-Sanderson, 1931.
⁂ Whistler & Fuller cite a large paper edition of 60 copies signed by the artist and bound in decorated red cloth, gilt, with a dust-jacket as on the ordinary edition. They make no mention of any copies bound in vellum so this may have been specially bound.
Description
Whistler (Rex).- New Keepsake (The), charming illustrations by Rex Whistler, bound in limp vellum with decorations in gilt by Whistler, by Leighton-Straker with label to verso of title, yapp edges, t.e.g., others uncut, with original gilt-decorated cream cloth drop-back box, [cf. Whistler & Fuller 435], 8vo, Cobden-Sanderson, 1931.
⁂ Whistler & Fuller cite a large paper edition of 60 copies signed by the artist and bound in decorated red cloth, gilt, with a dust-jacket as on the ordinary edition. They make no mention of any copies bound in vellum so this may have been specially bound.
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