A Vision of Giorgione | Three Variations on a Venetian Theme [Signed]

Bottomley, Gordon (20 February 1874 - 25 August 1948) English poet and playwright, known particularly for his verse dramas. His main influences were the later Victorian Romantic poets, the Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris. [Charles de Sousy Ricketts RA (2 October 1866 - 7 October 1931) was a versatile English artist, illustrator, author and printer, and is best known for his work as book designer and typographer from 1896 to 1904 with the Vale Press, and his work in the theatre as a set and costume designer].

Published by Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition . London 1922., 1922

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cream buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, symmetrical Venetian architectural interior design by Charles Ricketts to the upper panel, top edge gilt. Quarto. 9'' x 7''. Hand written Number 12 of 50 Limited Edition Numbered Copies SIGNED by the author to the Limitation Leaf 'Gordon Bottomley'. Produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. Contains [xiv] 58 printed pages of text. Superb monochrome relief bookplate belonging to D. R. H. Williams to the front paste down. Light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. POETRY, VERSE & RHYMES. Seller Inventory # 51207

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Title: A Vision of Giorgione | Three Variations on ...

Publisher: Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First UK Edition . London 1922.

Publication Date: 1922

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition