Eric Gill: The Inscriptions (Art Reference)

A like new hard cover copy in a like new unclipped dust jacket. Appears unopened and unread; no discernible faults. Signed by the author on the half-title. 1st edition 1st printing. Herbert Press. London, United Kingdom, 1994. Cloth. 4to Hardback. Bound in immaculate green cloth with bright, gilt titles to spine. 208pp with 73 b&w illustrations and line drawings. Prefaces, Introduction, The Catalogue -- 762 inscriptions recorded with locations, 8 Appendices, Bibliography, and Indices. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This is a catalogue of the inscriptions of Eric Gill, one of the major English artist-craftsmen of the 20th century. Well-known as a type designer, sculptor and engraver, he was also pre-eminent as a letter carver, producing some of the most elegant inscriptions ever seen. Over 900 items are known and are catalogued here, ranging from his first inscription on stone in 1901 to his design for his own gravestone in 1940. This book is the first critical appraisal of Gill's inscriptional designs, with special attention to the early development of his letter forms. The book includes indexes of persons and institutions commemorated, and the locations of the inscriptions. David Peace has based his research on Gill's brother, Evan Gill's inventory. It now includes over 100 previously unrecorded inscriptions. The book complements "Eric Gill: The Engravings". We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK.…