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21 Engravings.
 Thomas Bewick. 1951


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Bewick, Thomas. 21 Engravings. Edited Edna W. Ferriss, privately printed Philip Reed, Chicago, 1951. 1st, limited edition of 500. 2 volumes, 8 vo, quarter morocco on decorated boards, gilt title to spine. Pp42, 40 each volume with 21 engravings from Bewicks original wood blocks. Lacks slip case. Light age tone to book edges, very light fox to pastedowns and blank prelims. All pages and engravings in fine condition throughout, good strong imprint of engravings. With original visiting card of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reed Ferriss loosely inserted. An attractive limited edition of Bewick prints from original blocks. Scarce.

Cat. No. 92995                        £85

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