Prodigal Parables, Signed (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. [One of 100 copies on wove paper.] Upwards of 80 illustrations in line with the text being reproduced in the artist's holograph. Patterned paper-covered boards, titled in red and black, black cloth back with spine label. A near fine copy. There were also 50 copies on Batchelor handmade. Specially bound and signed by the artist. Neither state makes reference to the other. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Thomas Derrick (illustrator). First edition. A very scarcely signed copy of this work that illustrates various parables, from English artist Thomas Derrick. The first trade edition.Signed by the illustrator to the front free endpaper. Very scarce to find for this work.In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with decorative boards.A strong series of illustrations that demonstrate various parables, including 'The Prodigal Son', 'The Unjust Steward' and 'The Two Sons', among others.From Thomas Derrick, an English artist particularly known for his work as an illustrator and cartoonist. In the original quarter cloth binding with decorative boards. Externally, smart, with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Handling marks to the boards and slight sunning to the spine label, which is partly coming away. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only minor offsetting to the endpapers. Illustrator's signature to the front free endpaper. Very Good. signed by author. book.

Limited edition #34 of only 50 copies on BatBatcheldor'; hand-made paper aty the Shakespeare Head Press. Signed by the artist. Illustrated with woodcuts by Thomas Derrick [102]pp. 4to. Text: The Prodigal Son, The Unjust Steward, The Two Sons, The Pharisee and the Publican & The Good Samaritan. Bound in publisher's fu;; vellum, t.e.g., rest uncut. Fine Illustrated with woodcuts by Thomas Derrick [102]pp. 4to Limited edition #34 of only 50 copies on BatBatcheldor'; hand-made paper aty the Shakespeare Head Press. Signed by the artist. Signed.