Signed Artist's Proofs of the Wood Engravings by Rudolph Ruzicka for the Overbrook Press Edition of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
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- Seller
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Stamford, CT: Overbrook Press, 1936. Ruzicka, Rudolph. Folio. One of twenty copies. Six color engravings illustrating Oscar Wilde's text, each signed by the artist and mounted on a 13 by 10-inch off-white mat. This suite of prints comprises the full set of the engravings that appeared in the edition of the book. Housed in a cloth-backed folding portfolio, with paper label to the cover. Some toning to the mattes around the edges, portfolio lightly sunned and slightly soiled, else a very fine example of a rare presentation.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21667
- Title
- Signed Artist's Proofs of the Wood Engravings by Rudolph Ruzicka for the Overbrook Press Edition of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales
- Illustrator
- Ruzicka, Rudolph
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Overbrook Press
- Place of Publication
- Stamford, CT
- Date Published
- 1936
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book Arts; Illustrated Books; Fine Printing;
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About the Seller
Bromer Booksellers
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Boston, Massachusetts
About Bromer Booksellers
Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Owned and operated by Anne Bromer, who has been in the business of fine books for over fifty years, our shop carries a range of important private press books, designer bookbindings, illustrated books, children's books, and miniature books.
Glossary
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- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...