Sir Thomas | woodcuts / Shakespeare Head Press Noble & Joyous Boke Entytled 1st

Description: [Shakespeare Head Press] Noble & Joyous Boke Entytled la Morte Darthur by Syr Thomas Malory Author: [Shakespeare Head Press] Malory, Sir Thomas | woodcuts reproduced from Wynkyn de Worde's edition of 1498 Title: [Shakespeare Head Press] Noble & Joyous Boke Entytled la Morte Darthur by Syr Thomas Malory Publication: Oxford: Printed by Shakespeare Head Press for Basil Blackwell, 1933 Description: Full Leather. Very Good+ binding. Quarto. [4], xxviii, 316; [4], 373, [3] pp. Limited edition, number 294 of 350 copies; printed in red and black Caslon with woodcuts reproduced from Wynkyn de Worde's folio of 1498. The edition was variously bound in half morocco or much less commonly in full morocco, this copy is one of the few in full morocco; Cockerell marbled endpapers; top edge rough gilded, fore- and bottom-edge left untrimmed. This is a very bright copy with spine ends a touch darkened and trivial soiling to the covers; contents clean. Not often found in this condition and in what appears to be a publisher-issued slipcase with label on the back penned with the copy number. Slipcase is generally rubbed, with one joint starting to separate, nevertheless fairly sound. Begun in 1904, Shakespeare Head Press took its mature shape with the design of Bernard Newdigate who joined the Press in 1920. Newdigate was undoubtedly among the most important book designers of the twentieth century, and Malory's La Morte Darthur is an excellent example of his abilities. Colin Franklin writes, "Newdigate must stand as the best user of Caslon in the history of book design, of pure type as adequate in itself. What makes the page his, when that appears to be the whole of it, is hard to tell. Yet it was his own way, detectable any day...." And in this, he quietly stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of William Morris, Cobden-Sanderson, and Hornby, having a mature and clear vision as a book designer. This is an exceptional copy of one of the high points of the Shakespeare Head Press. Ransom 77; Rogerson 122; Franklin, "The Private Presses" p. 147-51. Seller ID: 9382 Subject: Literature and Fiction, Private Press, Rare Book Room Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1820 USD

Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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