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Published by Lanward Publishing Co., 1891
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. GLIMPSES AT THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A. V. H. CARPENTER, Lanward Publishing Co.,1891, first edition, some light soil to the rear cover and a small closed tear at the center of the spine at the front hinge, short closed tear to one leaf at the upper margin, else a vg+ or better copy with unbroken inner hinges, fine contents and many illustrations by Will Bradley. Carpenter was, among other things, a railroad man and herein writes of his considerable travels.
Published by Lanward Publishing Co, Chicago, 1891
First Edition
First edition. First edition. 4to. Original publishers full dark green beveled cloth with blind-stamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering, gilt spine, dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley, renowned American artist/illustrator, designer, and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait. Decorative title, 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations, all by Will Bradley. "The accomplishment of Will Bradley (1868-1962) as the complete craftsman, capable of executing a book from start to finish, places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890's." (excerpt from, Chapin Library, Book Decoration in America 1890-1910, Williamstown, 1979). AER. A fine copy, with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book, more-so in this condition.