THE SECOND BURST: FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR IN THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION, INSCRIBED ON THE DEDICATION PAGE ON NOV. 29TH 1951. "I INSCRIBE THIS COPY FOR JOYCE ORDE. I HOPE THAT SHE WILL READ EVERY WORD, BUT I'LL BET SHE DOESN'T" ALFRED MUNNINGS.

SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS: PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1944-1949, WITH 180 ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE AUTHOR.

Published by MUSEUM PRESS LIMITED, LONDON., 1951

About this Item

Red cloth, hardback book, with gilt signature impression of author on front board, and gilt title impressions running across the spine. Comes with dust wrapper, which is covered by a translucent PVC film book protector, some damage to top of dust wrapper, please see photos. The book itself is in really good condition considering its age and use. Normal wear and marks apply consistent with use and age. Some shelf life wear, fading and tiny speckles of foxing/marks to edge of papers. 368 pages all intact, all pages, text and illustrations in good, clean readable order. First published in 1951, first edition, presentation copy, inscribed by the author, with printed clipping of the words from an auction catalogue. A truly stimulating, and wonderful book, that's a joy, and a privilege to read, by one of the best artists of his time. Seller Inventory # 987

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE SECOND BURST: FIRST EDITION, ...

Publisher: MUSEUM PRESS LIMITED, LONDON.

Publication Date: 1951

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

Edition: 1st Edition