Description
Golden Cockerel Press.- Powys (Llewelyn) Glory of Life, number 213 of 277 copies, wood-engraved frontispiece, title, initials and illustrations by Robert Gibbings, title and initials printed in red, very light browning to frontispiece as usual, original vellum-backed cloth, t.e.g., others uncut, [Chanticleer 91], small folio, Golden Cockerel Press, 1934.
⁂ "Probably the finest example of Robert Gibbings' book illustration. His magnificent title-page engraved in wood was an innovation, and titles of this kind would enhance the beauty of many publishers' books." Christopher Sandford in Chanticleer .
Lot 105
Golden Cockerel Press.- Powys (Llewelyn) Glory of Life, one of 277 copies, wood-engravings by Robert Gibbings, Golden Cockerel Press, 1934.
Hammer Price: £350
Description
Golden Cockerel Press.- Powys (Llewelyn) Glory of Life, number 213 of 277 copies, wood-engraved frontispiece, title, initials and illustrations by Robert Gibbings, title and initials printed in red, very light browning to frontispiece as usual, original vellum-backed cloth, t.e.g., others uncut, [Chanticleer 91], small folio, Golden Cockerel Press, 1934.
⁂ "Probably the finest example of Robert Gibbings' book illustration. His magnificent title-page engraved in wood was an innovation, and titles of this kind would enhance the beauty of many publishers' books." Christopher Sandford in Chanticleer .