UNDER THE ACORNS: A SELECTION OF NATURE ESSAYS by Jefferies, Richard - 1982

Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom: Horizon Handmade Books, 1982. "Of all that has been written about the English rural scene, the essays and novels of Richard Jefferies (1848-1887) are among the best loved." Printed in a standard edition on Glastonbury Antique Laid paper, and also in a hand bound limited edition printed on Van Gelder Mould Made paper. Both editions are letterpress printed and contain six hand-tipped colour plates. This book is Number 291 of an Edition Limited to 650 copies, signed by Peter Cholerton. 128 pp. with short bibliography. DJ in Good+ condition with shelf wear to edges and corners, rubbing to spine edges, large chip/tear to lower spine end, pen edit marks to word printed on back flap. Book with minor rubbing/bumping to cover corners and edges, spine ends rubbed and bent. Previous owner's initials and date written on half title page, part of Jefferies poem written in previous owner's handwriting on top of title page. Interior pages clean, tight. Book in VG+ condition.. Signed by Illustrator. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+/Good+. Illus. by Peter and Carol Cholerton. Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 ". Essays.