Eric Gill, the Inscriptions: a descriptive catalogue. Based on The Inscriptional Work of Eric Gill An Inventory by Evan R. Gill

David PEACE

ISBN 10: 1871569664 / ISBN 13: 9781871569667

Published by London: Herbert Press, 1994

About this Item

Nice copy in dustwrapper. Signed by the author on the half-title; with the pencilled note of David J. Hall and, loosely inserted, a printed invitation from Elizabeth Esteve-Coll to a lecture by the author at the V&A, 30 September 1994, an autograph letter signed from the latter to Hall, 1p. 8vo, Hemingford Abbots, 25 March 1982, an autograph letter signed to the same from Frank Stubbings, 2pp. 8vo, Cambridge, 24 February 1990, and an autograph picture postcard signed from David McKitterick, 15 May 2006.

Seller Inventory # 31M100133

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eric Gill, the Inscriptions: a descriptive catalogue. Based on The Inscriptional Work of Eric Gill An Inventory by Evan R. Gill
• Publisher: London: Herbert Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1871569664
• ISBN 13: 9781871569667
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Good, Royal octavo, 6 1/4 x 10in, 150 x 250mm, 208 p. : ill., facsims. ; 26 cm. Postage may be more than price guide.

About the Author

David Peace trained as an architect and had an early passion for lettering. He assisted Even Gill with his 1964 Inventory of Eric Gill's inscriptional works and then continued on his own for the next 30 years recording further inscriptions as he found them. Dr Peace has been Master of the Art Workers Guild and President of the Guild of Glass Engravers. By profession he was a town planner who specialised in environmental conservation.