Walter Scutt (3 results)

One of only 36 copies printed on a hand-press by the author/editor. Clearly a labour of love, he mentions the "laborius and exacting undertaking", of printing by hand even a small number of copies. Size octavo. 94 pages printed in red and black and illustrated with woodcuts and colour plates. The author's final book, his intention, "the decorative aspect of the book be(ing) foremost". No marks of previous ownership. Very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. ORIGINAL WOOD- ENGRAVINGS (illustrator). A short account of East Budleigh & Hayes Barton , birthplace of Sir Walter Ralegh. 8vo.Pp,[10] ,64, 6 illustrations. This book is one of 150 copies , printed by hand press, 30 of which are on Windmill mould made paper, signed by the author, illustrator and printer. The illustrations are correct and are really very good, original board covers , front and rear have stain ,larger on the rear, front has white label with title on front.Cards are blue with spine in fawn.A certain amount of foxing on title page , this is a very interesting book and not just for people who are local to the Area. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). First edition. A very scarce signed copy of this historical study of East Budleigh and Hayes Barton. The first edition. Very scarce. Private press, signed by the author. This is one of 150 copies printed. This copy is one of the 30 on 'Windmill' mould-made paper signed by the author. Walter Scutt uses this text to explore the history of East Budleigh and Hayes Barton the birthplace of Sir Walter Ralegh.Text is accompanied by 13 beautifully illustrated plates and vignettes which celebrate the complex and unique history of this area. The plates show the beauty of this landscape. Collated complete. In the original publisher's wraps. Externally smart but with slight fading to the wraps. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. All plates and vignettes clean. Very Good Indeed. signed by author. book.