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THE ART AND PRACTICE OF ETCHING; WITH DIRECTIONS FOR OTHER METHODS OF LIGHT AND ENTERTAINING ENGRAVING.
Alken, Henry
First edition (Bridson & Wakeman B17 - for second edition of 1851). A treatise on the technique of etching by one of Britain's greatest ever sporting artists. An avid sportsman himself, Alken specialized in depicting hunting, coaching, racing, shooting and fishing scenes. British sporting periodicals frequently carried his illustrations. In this book, he distills some forty years of experience of both practicing and teaching his art into an excellent practical manual on his techniques. Engraved plates by Alken. With the bookplate of Gavin Bridson. Inside hinges cracked. Rebacked with new cloth and with a modern paper spine label. Ink ownership inscription at top of title page.
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by Smith, Bruce
Limited to 125 numbered copies signed by the author. Part of the Bucknell University Fine Editions: A Series in Contemporary Poetry. Author (1908-2003) held the post of consultant in poetry at the Library of Congress, a title changed in 1986 to Poet Laureate. Designed by Bernard Taylor of The Press of Appletree Alley. Hand bound by Dan Rash. Includes an engraving by Michael McCurdy and illustrations by Taylor. Loosely inserted is a T.L.s. from Barney Taylor transferring three of the five copies of this book to Michael McCurdy in payment for his wood engraving.
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