AN ODD BESTIARY OR, A COMPENDIUM OF INSTRUCTIVE & ENTERTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMALS ... ARRANGED AS AN ABECEDARY
(Easthampton, MA): Cheloniidae Press, 1982. Alan James Robinson. First Edition. hardcover. Folio (9-3/4" x 13-1/2") bound in quarter leather by Gray Parrot in custom morocco-backed cloth clamshell box. The text of this wonderful ABC book was compiled by Laurie Block. The illustrations consist of 26 wood engravings and 26 smaller linecuts by Alan James Robinson printed from original blocks cut by the artist. Hand calligraphy is provided by Betse Curtis. This is copy #32 of 50 copies (of a total edition of 306) printed by Harold Patrick McGrath and SIGNED by Robinson. This edition has an extra portfolio containing a suite of the 26 engravings, each SIGNED and numbered by Robinson. Prospectus laid in. Fine in a Very Good clamshell box with some wear and staining to the backstrip. A luxuriously delightful book. Item #021898
Price: $2,000.00