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A COLLECTION OF THE WORKS OF RICHARD DODDRIDGE BLACKMORE.
being the Author's Own Copies with Manuscript Notes and Alterations; Presentation Copies including the First Edition of "Lorna Doone," given to his wife, together with the proof sheets of this famous novel. The whole chronologically arranged in order of the first appearance of each publication; also Blackmore's School Books, his Writing Desk, Clock, etc. No.153

   

- London : Chas. J. Sawyer Ltd. 1939
- 8vo.
- cord tied stiff paper wrappers
- 16 pages
- Order Nr. 92410
- Price: $ 17.50



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Catalogue of Blackmore's copies of his own works, including his most well known, Lorna Doone, as well as presentation copies of other texts and ephemeral items all offered for sale by Chas. J. Sawyer Ltd. Bookseller's stamp and initials in corner on front wrapper. Wrappers lightly wrinkled and creased, small closed tear at fore-edge of front wrapper, very slight soiling of front wrapper

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BENJAMIN FAWCETT ENGRAVER AND COLOUR PRINTER, WITH A LIST...
by McLean, Ruari and Antonia.

First edition, limited to 750 numbered copies, of which this is one of 25 special copies with three actual plates demonstrating Fawcett's work loosely inserted in a pocket in the back. In special binding and with limitation page bound in and with McLean's signature. A check-list of books and plates printed by Fawcett, plus letters to, from or concerning him. Contains an outline of Fawcett's life, an interesting article on Fawcett's woodblock printing techniques by Gavin Bridson, and a look at scientific publishing in the nineteenth century. Many black and white illustrations, plus 9 color plates. Spine of jacket faded.




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