Strouse, Norman and John Dreyfus, C-S The Master Craftsman, number XXXV of 75 copies signed by the printer and containing a Bible leaf on handmade paper and quarto leaf on vellum printed by Doves Press, from the total run of 329 copies, 1969, Adagio Press, vellum backed boards, housed in clamshell slipcase, the text is made up of 2 essays on the life and work of T. J. Cobden-Sanderson; also with prospectus, mounted photograph and 3 relevant chapbooks. Provenance: deaccessioned from a regional institution; will include a letter of deaccession from the institution.
Condition
Two small library stamps, including one Withdrawn stamp, to the rear pastedown and a small abrasion from bookplate removal to the top corner of the front pastedown; otherwise nearly fine, tight, bright and clean; the extra chapbooks also have the pair of library stamps to the back. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .