Etching Craft: A Guide for Students and Collectors

W. P. Robins

Published by The Bookman's Journal and Print Collector, London, 1922

About this Item

A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Robins's study of the history and techniques of etching, inscribed to renowned etcher Muirhead Bone. A signed first edition of this work, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Inscribed by the author 'Muirhead Bone, with my good wish, Wm. P. Robins', dated January 4th 1923, to verso of half title. Sir Muirhead Bone was a Scottish etcher and watercolourist who became known for his depiction of industrial and architectural subjects, and for his work as a war artist in both the First and Second World Wars.With vignette and full page illustrations throughout, included in the pagination. Including ninety-five print reproductions, and twenty illustrations depicting etching techniques. Collated, complete.With twelve pages of advertisements to the rear.A discussion of the history and techniques of etching. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper back strip age toned, with loss of paper to back strip head. Edgewear, light chipping and small closed tears to wrap heads. Internally, generally firmly bound, but strained in some places. Inscription to verso of half title. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 920F16

Bibliographic Details

Title: Etching Craft: A Guide for Students and ...

Publisher: The Bookman's Journal and Print Collector, London

Publication Date: 1922

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: signed by author

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book