Shelfmark
Kbb.2.07 (copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Kbb.2.08 (copy 2)
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
[2], xx, 122 p., [1], [2] leaves of plates (1 loose) : ill. ; 27 cm.
Note
Large paper edition limited to 160 numbered and signed copies of which 150 for sale, with a loose signed proof by the artist on Japanese paper.
Note
Also published in a regular edition.
Note
Unnumbered plate is a frontispiece; illustrations numbered 1-58 and A-I; unnumbered head- and tail- pieces.
Note
The frontispiece and numbered illustrations are mounted on blank leaves.
Note
Publisher's brown buckram boards with "GC" device blocked in gilt on upper cover; spine title and imprint blocked in gilt.
Citation/references note
Fletcher, I.K. & Rood, A. Edward Gordon Craig: a bibliography (London: Society for Theatre Research, 1967), A28(a)
Provenance
[Copy 2] Bookplate designed by Edward Gordon Craig: "ex libris Rosie" dated 1926, i.e. Craig's daughter Rosemary.
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 1] Copy number 141. Loose woodcut dated 1906 and initialled by the artist in 1923, with note: State 2. Only 75 copies printed. Copy 17.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] Copy number 56. Lacking the loose woodcut.
Subject
Wood-engraving.
Subject
Wood-engraving, English 20th century.
Added entry--name
Craig, Rosemary former owner.
Added entry--name
J. M. Dent & Sons publisher.
Added entry--place
England London.
Added entry--place
Canada Toronto.
Identifier
B46566