Published by H. C. Dickins and Technical Journals Ltd, London, 1919
Seller: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very good+ condition. First edition. Folio (14" tall). x,139,(1)pp. Original brown cloth lettered in gilt, title on front cover within a gilt border. Title printed in black & red, with a vignette. Illustrated with an original engraved etching signed by Walcot. Additionally illustrated with a photo of Walcot and 65 reproductions of his etchings and water colours of which 35 are full page (6 in color), each with a leaf of explanation. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies (this is #229). Complete as issued with the one engraved signed etching as called for in the table of contents. One leaf of explanation with a repaired closed tear. William Walcot (1874-1943) was a Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher. ".so widely known as an artist of brilliant ability in the portrayal of architecture that he need no introduction to the art-loving public.".