Newhaven Dieppe. Recollections And Some History Of The Town of Dieppe : The Special Edition With 4 Loose Engravings Signed By The Illustrator : With The Publisher's Prospectus
by Martin, Frank (Author and Illustrator)
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The sole UK printing published by The Previous Parrot Press in 1996. Number 'XL1X' of 86 special copies numbered in Roman numerals, signed by Frank Martin to the limitation page. Four B/W wood engravings, signed in pencil by Frank Martin are loosely inserted into a separate folder as issued. The Book and Engravings are in Fine condition. Loosely inserted is the publisher s Prospectus which is a large folded sheet printed as 4 pages incorporating 2 specimen pages, with reproductions of three wood-engravings. All housed in the publisher s original decorated slipcase which is in Fine condition. 30 wood engravings by Frank Martin, of which 8 are initial letters and a lino cut cover. Designed by Dennis Hall and set in Ehrhardt by David Vickers, the blocks printed by David Esslemont on Zerkall mould-made paper at Gwasg Gregynog. Bound by The Fine Bindery in original Canson paper boards with a linocut by the artist on the upper cover. A very handsome production. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.
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- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2222322244805
- Title
- Newhaven Dieppe. Recollections And Some History Of The Town of Dieppe : The Special Edition With 4 Loose Engravings Signed By The Illustrator : With The Publisher's Prospectus
- Author
- Martin, Frank (Author and Illustrator)
- Illustrator
- Martin, Frank
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Previous Parrot Press
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1996
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Dieppe, Martin, Newhaven, Parrot
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2015
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel free to browse our website: www.ashtonrarebooks.com. All items are fully described and if any reasonable discrepancy is noted on arrival to the customer, a full refund including payment for return to us will be made. Items over £250 may be paid for in instalments subject to agreement- however, all books remain the property of Ashton Rare Books until the full balance has been paid. Please contact us at : les@ashtonrarebooks.com if you are looking for a particular title or require further assistance.We are full members of the PBFA, ABA and ILAB.
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- Fine
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