Shelfmark
Kbb.2.04 (copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Kbb.2.05 (copy 2)
Additional shelfmark
Kbb.2.06 (copy 3)
Author
Title
Woodcuts and some words / by Edward Gordon Craig ; with an introduction by Campbell Dodgson, C.B.E.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London & Toronto : J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, MCMXXIV [1924]
Physical description
xx, 122 p., [1], [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Note
Unnumbered plate is a frontispiece; illustrations numbered 1-58 and A-I; unnumbered head- and tail-pieces.
Note
Publisher's pale blue paper boards ; upper cover blocked in black with title, date and "GC" device ; spine blocked in black with spine title, imprint and "GC" device.
Note
Also published in a limited edition on large paper.
Citation/references note
Fletcher, I.K. & Rood, A. Edward Gordon Craig: a bibliography (London: Society for Theatre Research, 1967), A28(b)
Provenance
[Copy 1] Author's presentation copy to Campbell Dodgson who wrote the introduction, inscribed: "To Campbell Dodgson a souvenir of his kindness - Gordon Craig 1924".
Provenance
[Copy 2] Author's presentation copy to his wife, Elena Gordon Craig (née Meo), inscribed: "Mamamouchi from Papadopoli, 1924". Bookplate of Elena Gordon Craig dated 1901, printed on Japanese paper.
Provenance
[Copy 3] Bookplate of Oliver F. Griffon. Pencil inscription of Nelly Gordon Craig (the author's daughter) with inscription in Craig's hand: "Nelly's copy bought by her. I am staggered. 1961. Px".
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Binding
[Copy 1] Housed in leather and buckram clamshell box.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 1] Three leaves bound in before p. 99, bearing Japanese paper proofs of three woodcuts, signed and dated in pencil by Craig with statement of limitation and of the state.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 3] Loosely inserted advertisement slip for the book; small woodcut by Craig; undated autograph list in pencil recording titles and prices of 43 items (between 2 and 6 copies of 10 works) totalling £541.
Subject
Wood-engraving.
Subject
Wood-engraving, English 20th century.
Added entry--name
Dodgson, Campbell, 1867 - 1948 contributor, former owner.
Added entry--name
Meo, Elena. former owner.
Added entry--name
Craig, Ellen Gordon, 1904 - 1975 former owner.
Added entry--name
J. M. Dent & Sons publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Added entry--place
Canada Toronto.
Identifier
B46565