Pinner, Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited to 350 copies with frontispiece bookplate tipped in, from a total print run of 1,000. The British artist Reginald John "Rex" Whistler (1905-44) played an important role in the renaissance of bookplate design, and was equally successful in plates of simple dignity as he was in highly finished and elaborate designs on a very small scale. He was killed in action in Normandy during World War II. Octavo: 39 p. with the frontispiece and 41 plates. Original blue cloth binding, with black and gilt titles. A fine copy in the acetate dust wrapper, housed in the publisher's slipcase.

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Bookseller: Johnson Rare Books & Archives (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 76136
Title: THE BOOKPLATE DESIGNS OF REX WHISTLER
Author: Lee, Brian North
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0900002425
ISBN 13: 9780900002427
Publisher: Private Libraries Association
Place of Publication: Pinner, Middlesex
Date Published: 1973
Keywords: Books on Books, Bookplates, Book Collectors, Book Design, Graphic Arts, Printing History

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Tipped In: Tipped In is used to describe something which has been glued into a book. Tipped-in items can include photos, book plates,...
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