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Whittington Press.- Matrix: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles, vol.1-36 [a complete set], all number II of deluxe specially-bound edition (with limitations ranging from XXX to CX copies), most containing additional material, all with specimens, plates and illustrations, many coloured, tipped in or folding, original morocco- or vellum-backed marbled boards, uncut, vol.7 onwards with additional material loose as issued in original portfolios including prints and broadsides, some signed, together in slip-cases, Andoversford or Risbury, Whittington Press, 1981-2020; and the reprint of vol.2 and Index to vol.1-21 (both numbered II), large 8vo (38)

A superb set of this outstanding periodical of modern presswork and the only consecutively-numbered complete set in existence. The set numbered I was reserved for the printer/publisher John Randle of the Whittington Press but was dispersed some years ago. This set belonged to the proprietor of the Senecio Press, Adrian Lack, who printed many of the illustrations for the work.

Lot 569

Whittington Press.- Matrix: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles, vol.1-36 [a complete deluxe set], all number II, Andoversford or Risbury, 1981-2020

Hammer Price: £7,000

Description

Whittington Press.- Matrix: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles, vol.1-36 [a complete set], all number II of deluxe specially-bound edition (with limitations ranging from XXX to CX copies), most containing additional material, all with specimens, plates and illustrations, many coloured, tipped in or folding, original morocco- or vellum-backed marbled boards, uncut, vol.7 onwards with additional material loose as issued in original portfolios including prints and broadsides, some signed, together in slip-cases, Andoversford or Risbury, Whittington Press, 1981-2020; and the reprint of vol.2 and Index to vol.1-21 (both numbered II), large 8vo (38)

A superb set of this outstanding periodical of modern presswork and the only consecutively-numbered complete set in existence. The set numbered I was reserved for the printer/publisher John Randle of the Whittington Press but was dispersed some years ago. This set belonged to the proprietor of the Senecio Press, Adrian Lack, who printed many of the illustrations for the work.

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