Stephen Gooden
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Done for the George G. Harrap Co.
1940
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A suite of signed proofs of the 8 line engravings by Stephen Gooden for this book.
- Stephen Gooden (English).
- London: Done for the George G. Harrap Co., 1940.
- Limited edition of 125 copies.
- All proofs have generous margins and are in two sizes, one set smaller than the other.
Stephen Gooden (1892-1955) was the most accomplished line engraver of his time. He illustrated a number of books, among them the Nonesuch Press Bible, the Rubaiyat, the Fables of La Fontaine, George Moore's The Brook Kerith and Aesop's Fables. In addition, he produced a notable series of bookplates, including a number for The Royal Family, and was the official designer to the Bank of England. Because his work invariably appeared in limited editions, which restricted the public's access to his work, he is not as well known—particularly in America—as he deserves to be, but his work is unsurpassed.
Literature
Campbell Dodgson 121-128.
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Very GoodNo obvious signs of wear or use.
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Four proofs Height: 4.00 in.
Four proofs Width: 6.00 in.
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