signed
1983 · New York
by FitzGerald & Co., Vincent. Rattray, David
New York: Vincent FitzGerald & Company, 1983. One of an edition of 150 on Hosho paper, signed in pencil by author and illustrator, printed at the Wild Carrot Letterpress employing Palatino type. The title page calligraphy is the work of Jerry Kelly. The illustrations have been printed on Moriki paper at the Meriden Gravure Company. The edition is bound by Gerard Charriere and Carol Joyce. Page size 6 x 8 1/2". Bound: red linen with gray title label, title printed in silver, fine. Title page printed in red and black with publisher's monogram VFG. Illustrated with facsimiles of four drawings by Peter Thompson in pencil, pen and gray and green washes. Thompson's sensitive drawings are a wonderful complement to Rattray's memorable poetry. (Inventory #: 9021)