The Devil's Devices or Control versus Service.

PEPLER, Douglas; GILL, Eric (illustrator).

Published by London The Hampshire House Workshops but 1934, 1915

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Reissue, inscribed by the author; 8vo; 12 woodcuts, 11 by Eric Gill, some full-page, scattered light foxing, slight toning to leaves; publisher's red cloth, black lettering to spine, spine faded, corners slightly rubbed, light toning to endpapers, otherwise a very good copy. Inscribed by the author after half-title, 'M.D.S. [?] H.D.C.P. auct / post hoc Whitsuntide 1944'. The Devil's Devices was the second book to feature Eric Gill's illustrations. Gill 259.

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Title: The Devil's Devices or Control versus Service.
Publisher: London The Hampshire House Workshops but 1934
Publication Date: 1915
Binding: Hardcover

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