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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Limited edition set in two volumes. Bound with vellum spines over marbled boards, with gilt titles to the spines, and housed in a slipcase. One of only 40 copies specially bound in vellum. Both volumes are richly embellished with illustrations throughout, including in-text engravings, photographic material, and full plates. The set is clean and well preserved, remaining in fine condition. Joan Hassall was a distinguished wood engraver and book illustrator, known for her contributions to English literary classics and works on natural history. In 1972, she achieved the distinction of becoming the first woman elected Master of the Art Workers' Guild. ISBN: 0948375655. Quarto format. Illustrated.…

Vellum Spine. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Slipcase. Limited Edition. Limited edition. 2 volumes. Vellum spines over marbled boards with gilt lettering to the spine; in a slipcase. 1 of 40 copies bound in vellum. Decorated lavishly with in text illustrations, photographs and plates throughout both volumes. Clean and in fine condition. Joan Hassall was a wood engraver and book illustrator whose work has illustrated a number of English Literary Classics as well as natural history texts. In 1972 she became the first woman Mater of the Art Workers' Guild. 0948375655 4to. Illustrated.…