Wakefield D Robert Bob (2 results)
Published by The Chevington Press. Tiverton, Devon. 1981, 1981
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United KingdomCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). 1981 1st edition. Folio (275 x 457mm). Fourteen etchings (four with colour) by the author on various coloured hand made papers. Quarter bound in caramel leather over marbled paper-covered boards, title label tipped-on to upper boa…rd, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 50 copies. A fine copy. Signed by the author. Number 29 of only 50 copies. "This account of my angling experiences covers the 1980 and 1981 seasons. Shobrooke Park Lake is the sole venue, unless otherwise stated. Also included are several etchings, executed during the same period; these are not intended to be illustrations to the text, but could be considered an act of homage to the fishy world - perhaps to invoke better results in the future." A scarce and handsome book illustrated with the author's fine etchings and printed letterpress on hand-made paper. In this copy four of the etchings are in colour. The edition was limited to just fifty copies, signed and numbered on a colophon at the rear of the book. "This slim volume was designed and printed during the summer of 1981 at Tiverton in Devon. The Perpetua type was set by hand. The various hand-made papers are from Barcham Green. The edition is limited to 50 numbered copies." The Chevington Press was set up by Bob Wakefield in 1980. The Diary and Observations of a Tench Fisher was the first book produced. .
Published by The Chevington Press. Tiverton, Devon. 1981, 1981
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United KingdomCoch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd
Contact seller5-star sellerAssociation member: PBFA
Condition: Used
US$ 2,412.82
US$ 13.39 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1981). 1981 1st edition. Folio (275 x 457mm). Fourteen etchings (five with colour) by the author on various coloured hand made papers. Quarter bound in caramel leather over marbled paper-covered boards, title label tipped-on to upper boa…rd, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 50 copies. A fine copy. Signed by the author. Number 47 of only 50 copies. Loosely laid in is a black and white tench print on hand-made paper signed by the artist "To Ceri." and dated 2011. "This account of my angling experiences covers the 1980 and 1981 seasons. Shobrooke Park Lake is the sole venue, unless otherwise stated. Also included are several etchings, executed during the same period; these are not intended to be illustrations to the text, but could be considered an act of homage to the fishy world - perhaps to invoke better results in the future." A scarce and handsome book illustrated with the author's fine etchings and printed letterpress on hand-made paper. In this copy five of the etchings are with colour and each of the full-page etchings have been signed by the artist. The edition was limited to just fifty copies, signed and numbered on a colophon at the rear of the book. "This slim volume was designed and printed during the summer of 1981 at Tiverton in Devon. The Perpetua type was set by hand. The various hand-made papers are from Barcham Green. The edition is limited to 50 numbered copies." The Chevington Press was set up by Bob Wakefield in 1980. The Diary and Observations of a Tench Fisher was the first book produced. .
