The First of May: A Fairy Masque, Presented in a Series of 52 Designs
- two-tone tan cloth portfolio with large pictorial cover label, spine and flaps renewed, sides original
- London:: Henry Sotheran & Co.,, 1881
57 separate sheets composed of limitation sheet plus 56 sheets numbered I to LVI. Walter Crane did his drawings, layout and lettering in pencil and Goupil & Co. of Paris did the photo engraving and printing. The images measure 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and are on mounts measuring 15 x 18 1/4 inches. The cover label is rubbed but legible. Some wear and darkening to the edges and margins of the mounts; foxing to limitation sheet and some faint darkening to the last sheet, all other engravings are clean and bright. Housed in a modern oak box. Dedicated to Charles Darwin by the author and artist. No. 163 of 300 sets of India paper proofs edition. Signed by Crane on limitation page.
Details
Title
The First of May: A Fairy Masque, Presented in a Series of 52 Designs
Author
John R.Wise,
Binding
two-tone tan cloth portfolio with large pictorial cover label, spine and flaps renewed, sides original
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Henry Sotheran & Co.,: London:
Date
1881
Size
18 1/4 x 15 inches