The Gallimaufry : A New Magazine Of The Students Of The R.C.A. Which Will Appear For This Once Only

The sole printing published by the Royal College of Art (R.C.A.) in 1925. The BOOK is complete and is in Very Good+ or better condition. The original striking pictorial wrappers designed by Eric Ravilious with some hand colouring. The covers are a little spotted, soiled, creased and slightly frayed at the edges. Internally some rusting to the staples and some light spotting throughout. Free from inscriptions. 17 illustrations, including 3 hand-coloured Edward Bawdens, one hand-coloured Norton and 2 Bliss woodcuts printed in green, and 3 vignettes. Original wrappers, cover with hand-coloured illustrated design by Ravilious, his initials in manuscript at the head as usually encountered. An outpouring of talent and optimism ('Now we are reckless' - Editorial, Douglas Percy Bliss) from the highly influential student class of 1925, including Ravilious, Bawden, Bliss, Marx, Branson, Christopherson, Vidgen-Jenks et al., under the tutelage of Paul Nash. A very early publication with illustrations by Bawden and Ravilious displaying their talents at the age of 22 years ! A very scarce publication which very rarely turns up on the open market. Only the second copy that we have handled. The book is protected in a removable archival Mylar cover. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.…