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The Lord's Song: A Sermon by Eric Gill
by GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS / Gill, Eric
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- Fine
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1934. Limited Edition. Fine. Eric Gill. Slim 8vo; 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (224 x 112 mm); (vi),16 pp., (vi); printed on Arnold paper, in black ink using Eric Gill's Perpetua Roman and Felicity Italic types; wood-engraved title device, illustration and gilt initials on cover by Eric Gill. Original ivory buckram gilt, one or two faint spots, bookplate of Betty Clark. LIMITED EDITION of 500 of which this is NUMBER 5.
[Chanticleer 92]. This is Gill's sermon on the text of Psalm 136 "How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" addressing the act of creation and the nature of man's freedom and responsibility.
The whimsical title device has inscriptions reading "Shakespeare is culture", "I vote" attached to the figure of a woman, "Bank of England loans to Japan or anywhere abroad."
The GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS was founded by Harold Midgely Taylor in 1920 with the object of publishing new works of literary significance by young authors and to print and publish fine editions of books of established worth. When Mr. Taylor retired in 1924, it was purchased by Robert Gibbings, known as an illustrator and woodcutter (Tomkinson, p .93) "Golden Cockerel books are amongst the most popular and desirable private press items." (Ransom p. 106).
[Chanticleer 92]. This is Gill's sermon on the text of Psalm 136 "How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" addressing the act of creation and the nature of man's freedom and responsibility.
The whimsical title device has inscriptions reading "Shakespeare is culture", "I vote" attached to the figure of a woman, "Bank of England loans to Japan or anywhere abroad."
The GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS was founded by Harold Midgely Taylor in 1920 with the object of publishing new works of literary significance by young authors and to print and publish fine editions of books of established worth. When Mr. Taylor retired in 1924, it was purchased by Robert Gibbings, known as an illustrator and woodcutter (Tomkinson, p .93) "Golden Cockerel books are amongst the most popular and desirable private press items." (Ransom p. 106).
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 437
- Title
- The Lord's Song: A Sermon by Eric Gill
- Author
- GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS / Gill, Eric
- Illustrator
- Eric Gill
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Golden Cockerel Press
- Place of Publication
- Waltham Saint Lawrence
- Date Published
- 1934
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Device
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- Bookplate
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- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...
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