Pierre Louÿs; Alan James Robinson (illus.)
Leda. In Praise of the Blessings of Darkness, 1985
(Easthampton MA): Cheloniidae Press
From an edition of 75, this is one of fifteen proof copies, with two sets of proofs of the illustrations, an extra suite, and an original drawing, each signed by the artist,
3569
Quarto. (42)pp. Illustrated with wood engravings and drypoint etchings by Robinson. The original drawing is based on the frontispiece etching. The binding by Daniel Kelm is full alum-tawed pigskin with...
Quarto. (42)pp. Illustrated with wood engravings and drypoint etchings by Robinson. The original drawing is based on the frontispiece etching. The binding by Daniel Kelm is full alum-tawed pigskin with an inset cast-paper bas relief by Robinson, based on the frontispiece design. The proofs, drawing, and extra suite are laid in to a linen chemise, and housed together with the book in a specially-designed linen box, with two drop-back sides intended to suggest the wings of a swan. Very fine.
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