Lot 135
  • 135

Gill, Eric

Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description

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Proofs of 9 wood engravings illustrating the Song of Songs along with a prospectus. Weimar: Harry Kessler at the Cranach Presse, 1931



9 proofs of wood engravings, (various sizes from 8 3/4 x 6 1/4  to 7 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.;  222 x 158 to 190 x 80 mm), signed by the artist with limitation numbers. With a 4-page prospectus printing pages 26 and 27 of the final work with limitation on last page. In a brown leatherette album.

Condition


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