The Complete Poems

Theocritus, Jack Lindsay (trans.), Edward Hutton (introduction), illustrated by Lionel Ellis

Published by The Fanfrolico Press, London, 1929

About this Item

Theocritus: The Complete Poems, Translated by Jack Lindsay with Wood Cuts by Lionel Ellis and an Introduction by Edward Hutton. 1929 first edition thus. Vellum covered boards, gilt titles and illustration, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. No 132 of 500 limited edition. Signed and inscribed by the illustrator - Lionel Ellis to W.H. Wood Sept 1929. Woodcut prints throughout with laid in tissue guards. With original woodcut, one of those which is printed in the book, laid in. Condition: Fair. Vellum stained and torn along edges, and bottom of spine. Inner hinges split, showing mesh and coming away from spine. Inscription by illustrator to limitation page. Browning to endpapers. Damp staining to top edge of pages in second half of book and to rear endpapers. Binding fragile. Small closed tear to top edge of laid in wood cut. Size: 9x7.5in / 22x19cm. 400pp. Weight: 1.3kg.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1674734124813

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Poems
• Publisher: The Fanfrolico Press, London
• Publication Date: 1929
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition, Limited Edition.
• Condition: Fair
• Signed: Inscribed by Illustrator
• Seller catalogs:
  • Illustrated
  • Poetry