PENDOMER PRESS. BAWDEN, Edward. BLISS, Douglas Percy. Edward Bawden. Godalming: The Pendomer Press, [1979].
Small folio. Original black morocco backed patterned paper covered boards, ruled in gilt; gilt lettering and devices direct to spine; upper edge gilt; pp. [iii], 4-200; numerous illustrations, including 11 coloured plates; essentially a fine copy, in like burnt orange slipcase which has a couple of very insignificant marks; a lovely production.
First edition. This copy is No. 5 of the 200 specially-bound copies issued with a four full colour lithograph by Bawden, signed by him in pencil, printed at the Curwen Studio. The lithograph is contained in its own printed card slip which, along with the book, is housed in the publisher's slipcase.
The first full-length study of Bawden's work, including a bibliography of the artist's illustrations for books, magazines, etc., compiled by Barry McKay.
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