Manuscript & Inscription Letters for Schools & Classes & for the Use of Craftsmen.
by JOHNSTON, Edward. GILL, Eric
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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LONDON, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Hogg, 1909. First edition, first impression. 16 plates including 5 by Eric Gill which are reproductions of his carved and written alphabets. 32 x 25.5 cms, original linen backed, printed blue paper covered portfolio, linen ties. Some rubbing and bumping to the edges and corners, some darkening to the boards boards but the linen is in good condition and generally a good, bright copy. ||Inserted loose is a scarce advertisement leaf for plaster casts of lettering by Eric Gill available from the publisher.
Ownership inscription of the Scottish architect Basil Oliver dated April 11, 1911.| With 5 plates of carved and written alphabets by Eric Gill
Ownership inscription of the Scottish architect Basil Oliver dated April 11, 1911.| With 5 plates of carved and written alphabets by Eric Gill
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- Bookseller
- SOPHIE SCHNEIDEMAN RARE BOOKS (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9627
- Title
- Manuscript & Inscription Letters for Schools & Classes & for the Use of Craftsmen.
- Author
- JOHNSTON, Edward. GILL, Eric
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Hogg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1909
- Keywords
- Eric Gill;Lettering;Edward Johnston Book,Lettering & Mss
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