16 Apr 2012
10:00 EDT
New York
Fine Books and Manuscripts featuring the Michael Lerner Collection
Back to auction 19972
Fine Books and Manuscripts featuring the Michael Lerner Collection
Back to auction 19972
GRABHORN PRESS.
The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope. San Francisco: Grabhorn Press, 1930.
Title-page illustration, plus 6 head-pieces and initials drawn and hand-illuminated by Valenti Angelo. Full morocco, spine gilt with raised bands. Touch of wear at corners.
Provenance: Albert Sperisen (bookplate).
LIMITED EDITION, no 44 of a total of 200 copies signed by the illuminator. This edition follows that of William Caxton in 1483. GB 142.
Title-page illustration, plus 6 head-pieces and initials drawn and hand-illuminated by Valenti Angelo. Full morocco, spine gilt with raised bands. Touch of wear at corners.
Provenance: Albert Sperisen (bookplate).
LIMITED EDITION, no 44 of a total of 200 copies signed by the illuminator. This edition follows that of William Caxton in 1483. GB 142.
Estimate:
US$ 500 - 800
£330 - 530
€390 - 620
£330 - 530
€390 - 620
Category: Books / Books, Maps and Manuscripts
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