Vergilius Maro (Publius) The Georgics..., translated by R.D.Blackmore, number 1 of 7 copies on vellum, woodcut illustrations by Edward Carrick, original limp vellum, gilt, with ties, t.e.g., preserved in modern cloth drop-back box, George W.Jones at the Sign of the Dolphin, 1931 § Goldsmith (Oliver) The Deserted Village, the only copy printed signed & inscribed by the printer, decorative borders, initials in red, a couple of tears to fore-edge, one extending into border, original vellum, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, preserved in modern cloth folder and slip-case, George W.Jones at the Sign of the Dolphin, 1913; and 4 others printed by Jones including Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Troilus & Cressida for the Limited Editions Club, 4to & folio (6)
⁂ The second was intended as the first of a Dolphin series. The printer's note reads, "This is the only copy printed. The other 99 copies were not proceeded with. Signed Geo. W. Jones. It is the only book printed by me in which the Dolphin borders, Dolphin initials and Dolphin types were used. G.W.J.".
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