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Imagination"; is more important than knowledge

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Imagination"; is more important than knowledge

by Shepherd, Margaret (Calligraphic Artist); Einstein, Albert (Quotation)

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n.p.: Margaret Shepherd, 1977. Limited Edition. No binding. Fine. One of 200 copies, broadside, inscribed by Margaret Shepherd. Margaret Shepherd is a prominent artist and teacher of calligraphy, with a career spanning forty-five years; Shepherd has published numerous books about the history of calligraphy and correspondence, as well as instructional books on the art form itself, and has taught classes and workshops at the Rhode Island School of Design and Stanford University, among others (n. b., from the website of Margaret Shepherd).

This broadside features her elegant lettering, with the large "T" foil-stamped, the text printed by photo-offset, depicting a quote from Albert Einstein; per the artist, about 200 were printed and were used as gifts and professional examples, with "a few sold occasionally".

___DESCRIPTION: Broadside with photo-offset printed red and black calligraphy, with a large initial "T" decorated wtih an acorn and oak leaf embossed and foil stamped in gilt, bottom edge uncut; 15.5" by 11.5", one of 200 copies, unnumbered, inscribed in pencil "for Ruth Shelby", dated 2011, by Margaret Shepherd.

___CONDITION: Fine, clean with bright colours, without wear.

___POSTAGE:  International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.

___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

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Bookseller
Swan's Fine Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
18100501
Title
Imagination"; is more important than knowledge
Author
Shepherd, Margaret (Calligraphic Artist); Einstein, Albert (Quotation)
Format/Binding
No binding
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Limited Edition
Publisher
Margaret Shepherd
Place of Publication
n.p.
Date Published
1977
Keywords
Artwork, Calligraphy, Broadside, Ephemera, Albert Einstein, Foil Stamp, Quotations

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