Title-page and 9 (of 10) leaves, printed on rectos only; each leaf with a color block print by Patricia Evans, plus letterpress text by Henry Evans. (Folio) 56.5x37.5 cm (22¼x15"), contents loose as issued in blue cloth folder with paper cover label. One of 84 copies printed on Van Gelder paper. Lacking leaf 10. An attractive collaboration, with the text discussing fine printing, its place in modern society, and other philosophical questions. The second book of the Peregrine Press. There were also 46 copies printed on Kelmscott handmade paper, which were not for sale. From the collection of George Wilcox, fine press printer and student of Henry Evans. Crichton, p. 45.
Title-page and 9 (of 10) leaves, printed on rectos only; each leaf with a color block print by Patricia Evans, plus letterpress text by Henry Evans. (Folio) 56.5x37.5 cm (22¼x15"), contents loose as issued in blue cloth folder with paper cover label. One of 84 copies printed on Van Gelder paper. Lacking leaf 10. An attractive collaboration, with the text discussing fine printing, its place in modern society, and other philosophical questions. The second book of the Peregrine Press. There were also 46 copies printed on Kelmscott handmade paper, which were not for sale. From the collection of George Wilcox, fine press printer and student of Henry Evans. Crichton, p. 45.
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