The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks

F. Morley Fletcher; W. H. St. John Hope

Published by John Hogg 1913-16, London, 1913

About this Item

Two volumes from the Artistic Crafts series of technical books, one on heraldic design and one on woodblock printing, each richly illustrated. 'Heraldry for Craftsmen and Designers' was published in 1913 and written by British antiquary W. H. St John Hope.'Wood-block Printing' was published in 1916 and written by Frank Morley Fletcher (1866-1949), a British printmaker known for his introduction of Japanese coloured woodcuts into Western art.'Wood-block Printing' is from the library of Helena Hall, containing her bookplate. 'Heraldry for Craftsmen and Designers' is from the library of Ivan Gill, and contains his bookplate.Each volume is illustrated throughout and includes colour plates.A smart, two volume set of work regarding art from the early twentieth century. In a quarter cloth binding. Externally generally smart; 'Woodblock Printing' is a little more faded and discoloured than the other volume, and each volume has the odd mark to the spine and some bumping to the extremities. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 783R1

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical ...

Publisher: John Hogg 1913-16, London

Publication Date: 1913

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: F. Morley Fletcher; A. W. Seaby; W. H. St. John Hope

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book