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The Golden Cockerel Greek Anthology. A selection of the poems, edited, with translations into English verse and introduction, by F.L. Lucas. Line engravings on zinc by Lettice Sandford : With The Publisher’s Prospectus
by Lucas, F.L. & Sandford, Lettice (Illus.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good++
- Seller
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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The sole UK printing of this illustrated edition published by the Golden Cockerel Press, London in 1937. The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Number '182' of 126 'ordinary' copies, of a total edition of 206 copies. Printed in terracotta and black in New Hellenic Greek and Perpetual Roman type on F.J. Head grey handmade paper. Folio, bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe in original crushed black quarter pigskin with terracotta cloth sides, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, and others uncut. Slight toning from the turn-ins of the morocco spine affecting the very edge of the end-papers with the very light occasional mark to the boards. Light toning to the extreme page edges in places. 14 zinc line engravings by Lettice Sandford. 'The rough grey paper was intended to give the impression of the stone on which so many of the ancient poems had been preserved, and the terracotta and black findings that of Grecian Urns'. Sanford's engraving are beautiful and sensuous' (Pertelote: Bibliography of the Golden Cockerel Press,129). The book is protected in a removable Mylar archival cover. A very handsome production. With the publisher's Prospectus loosely inserted which is a folded, tall sheet with 2 illustrations. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
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- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 125765
- Title
- The Golden Cockerel Greek Anthology. A selection of the poems, edited, with translations into English verse and introduction, by F.L. Lucas. Line engravings on zinc by Lettice Sandford : With The Publisher’s Prospectus
- Author
- Lucas, F.L. & Sandford, Lettice (Illus.)
- Illustrator
- Sandford, Lettice
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good++
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Illustrated Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Golden Cockerel Press, London
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1937
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Cockerel, Greek, Lucas, Sandford
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About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2015
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.
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