Patchwork Quilt

[LINDSAY, Jack & BAWDEN, Edward] AUSONIUS, Decimus Magnus

Published by Fanfrolico Press, 1930

About this Item

circa 1930. A celebration of the joys of wine by 4th Century Roman poet, Decimus Magnus Ausonius (310 A.D. - 393 A.D.). Translated into English by Jack Lindsay with ten half page and one full page wood engravings by Edward Bawden. Limited edition of 400 copies hand printed by Lindsay, of which this is number 340. Printed on hand made paper, and numbered by hand on final page. Slim octavo, not paginated. Bound in original blue blind stamped buckram, top-edge gilt and others uncut; spine slightly faded, prelims slightly discoloured, otherwise a very good copy. Size 235 x 155mm (9.25 x 6 inches).

Seller Inventory # 6000560

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Patchwork Quilt
• Publisher: Fanfrolico Press
• Publication Date: 1930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Edward Bawden
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern British Art.