JOHN LEECH ON MY SHELVES (Limited Edition)

A Catalogue of Leech's works. Privately printed for William B Osgood Field. LIMITED EDITION: This is number 54 of 155 numbered and signed copies on Zanders hand-made paper. The etchings and phototypes have been printed by Franz Hanfstaengl and J B Obernetter. SIGNED "Wm B Osgood Field" (the compiler). The 313 untrimmed pages end with a list of the 303 illustrations within. Excellent bright clean interior being unmarked throughout. No inscriptions but for a small stylish gift inscription dated 1931 on a front blank endpaper. Tight binding. Linen spine bearing the title on a paper label which has a little wear. The paper covered boards have minor discolouration and wear. CONTENT: 'John Leech 1817 - 1864' (6 page Biography); Illustrated Books; Leechiana; Original Drawings and Sketches; List of etchings and woodcuts; List of Reference Books; Index; Illustrations (list of). Size about 24 x 36 cms. Weight approaches 3 kilos. Very many full page b/w illustrations and additional ones in text. POSTAGE: No extra charge for delivery via courier service within the UK. …