First Edition, MCMXX (1920) on title page, A Very Good Plus or better copy of this scarce title, Book is 7.75 inches in height by 5.15 inches in width, 36 pages with 32 wood engraved figures in text, printed on unbleached Arnold handmade paper set in Caslon, 19th century feel, text and interior is Fine minus, previous owner name via rubber stamp en verso of last free page else Fine, no other markings, bound with quarter buckram spine, presumed hand made brown paper over boards with titles and press device to front board, three of four corners lightly worn through, very light rubbing, binding tight and most sound. An excellent work on the art of wood engraving: tools and technique with excellent black and white illustrations, introduction and appendix by Eric Gill who had a long association with St. Dominic Press. A most presentable and rare First Edition.

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Title: Wood Engraving. With an Introduction and Appenix by Eric Gill
Publisher: St. Dominic's Press, Ditching, Sussex, England
Publication Date: 1920
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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