The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley. With a Prefatory Note by H.V. Marillier. [TOGETHER WITH] The Later Work of Aubrey Beardsley.

BEARDSLEY (AUBREY) [1872-1898]. Marillier (H.C.), preface.

Published by John Lane, The Bodley Head, London, 1911

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Two volumes. London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1911 (title dates each volume 1912). 4to (measuring 11.5 x 8.6 inches approx.). The Early Work: xii,18+ 310pp. With portrait frontispiece, decorative title-page, & 155 black-and-white plates; The Later Work: xii,244pp. With portrait frontispiece, decorative title-page, & 172 black-and-white plates. 別riginally published 1899-1900."There has been considerable re-arrangement of the plates [in this edition]. Many that originally appeared in the 'Later Work' are now transferred to [the 'Early Work'], and conversely, in order to preserve a proper chronological sequence", publisher's note. The plates printed on rectos only, on glossy paper. Uniformly bound in original pale blue cloth, white lettering & decoration, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. Spines faded, lettering & decoration partly worn away, and bumped at foot. The Later Work with 2.5 inch external repair to lower joint near spine, some white marks to lower board, & slight fraying to foot of spine. In all other respects a very good set, tight & sound. (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 4.2 kg packed, therefore additional postage will be required for overseas orders - International customers please ask for a prior shipping quote).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley. With a Prefatory Note by H.V. Marillier. [TOGETHER WITH] The Later Work of Aubrey Beardsley.
• Publisher: John Lane, The Bodley Head, London
• Publication Date: 1911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Aubrey Beardsley
• Edition: Revised
• Condition: Good
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  • Photography, Art, & Design
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