BAWDEN, Edward | Bliss, Douglas Percy | Edward Bawden One of 200 Copies with a Signed Lithograph by Edward Bawden[BAWDEN, Edward]. BLISS, Douglas Percy. Edward Bawden. [Godalming, Surrey]: The Pendomer Press, [n.d., 1979]. First edition, de luxe issue. Limited to 200 numbered copies (this copy being No. 40). Quarto (11 3/8 x 8 inches; 287 x 222 mm.). 200 pp. Eleven color plates and numerous black and white text illustrations. Pictorial title-page. ìThis book has been designed by John and Griselda Lewis. It has been printed and bound by the Scolar Press. The paper is Glastonbury Book Antique LaidÖThe book has been set in 12/14 Monotype Modern Extended and printed by offset lithographyî (Colophon). Bibliography, by Barry McKay (p. 177-197).With a four-color lithograph laid into a terra cotta paper portfolio: ìëNekayah, the Prince and Imlac in Cairoí from The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia by Samuel Johnson. Lithograph drawn in four colours by Edward Bawden and printed in an edition of 200 by The Curwen Studio, each copy being signed by the artist[this copy also being No. 40].î Original quarter black morocco, ruled in gilt, over decorative paper boards. Spine lettered in gilt. Top edge gilt. Laid in is a two-page color illustrated article on Edward Bawden. As new. Housed together with the signed lithograph in the original plain terra cotta paper over board slipcase (mildest of soiling to slipcase).Edward Bawden (1903-1989) was ìone of Britainís most original and versatile artists. In this, the first full-length study of his work, the author tells the story of Bawdenís career and devotes sections to his book illustrations and advertisements, his watercolours, including the brilliant series he made as an Official War Artist, his murals and his linocuts. Bawdenís graphic work is characterised by humour and the frankness and simplicity of his lineÖThere is a full bibliography of Bawdenís illustrations for books, magazines and publicity material, compiled by Barry McKayÖThere are over 100 illustrations including 11 in colourî (from the first trade edition dust jacket). 1979 first edition signed Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 00088    inquire

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