Gill, Eric

Clay, E. Sonnets and Verses, 1925, number 248 of 450 copies [Chanticleer 25; Cave and Manson pp. 44-45]; The Constant Mistress, 1934, number 226 of 300 copies signed by the author and artist [Chanticleer 101]--Cibber, C. An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber, 1925, number 75 of 450 copies, 2 volumes [Chanticleer 29]--Browning, R. Pictor Ignotus, Fra Lippo Lippi, Andrea del Sarto, 1925, number 10 of 360 copies, printed in red and black [Chanticleer 26]--Gill, E. Art and Prudence, 1928, number 82 of 500 copies [Chanticleer 61]; Clothing without Cloth, 1931, number 407 of 500 copies [Chanticleer 75]; The Lord's Song, 1934, number 204 of 500 copies [Chanticleer 92]--More Sir T. Utopia, 1929, number 174 of 500 copies, printed in black and blue [Chanticleer 65]--Plato. The Phaedo, 1930, number 59 of 500 copies, printed in red and black [Chanticleer 69]--Acton, H. trans. Glue and Lacquer, 1941, number 255 of 350 copies [Pertelote 149]--all various sizes, original bindings, five in collector's folding cases, occasional spotting and light fading of backstrips (11)

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Sonnets and Verses by Enid Clay was the first book produced by the Golden Cockerel Press in collaboration with Eric Gill. Originally intended for publication by the S. Dominic's Press, when Gill and Hilary Pepler quarrelled, J.G. Wilson of Bumpus' Bookshop suggested they work with Gibbings at his Golden Cockerel Press. This charming book, which laid the foundation for some of the finest private press books of the 20th century, was selected as the book for 1925 by the Double Crown Club.   

Glue and Lacquer was the last book to be issued by the Press containing Gill's work. He had prepared the drawings while in hospital during the last week of his life. After his death his son-in-law, Denis Tegetmeier, interpreted these onto copper.