The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, Swallow Press, Limited edition of 300 copies

Description: The Sonnets : William Shakespeare, with a Preface by Robert Graves, The Swallow Press, 1975. DESCRIPTION: No. 84 of 300 copies, large quarto 13 3/4 x 10 inches (350 x 255 mm). Preface by Robert Graves. Illustrated with 40 original abstract geometric drawings by Clarke Hutton on a variety of colored papers. Book design by Edward Burrett, a noted specialist in book design. Letterpress printed by W. E. Baxter of Lewes, Sussex on Glastonbury handset in Monotype Perpetua on Antique Laid paper made by Grosvenor Chater at Holywell, Clwyd, North Wales. Binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full Niger (tan) morocco goatskin with gilt 'shining eye' design on front cover, two raised band on spine with bold gilt titling and gilt logo of the press, purple and gold endpapers, top edge gilt. Signed by Graves, Hutton and Burrett in the colophon. Each of the 154 sonnets printed on a single page. Matching slipcase covered in same purple and gold paper as the endpapers. CONDITION: Faint 5 x 10 mm stain at top portion of front edge block (see last photo). Book otherwise in fine, clean condition. Slipcase: all edges and corners sharp, few scattered areas of rubbing and paper loss along edges. Several closed tears (no paper loss or raised paper flaps) along slipcase spine. All considered, VG+. DISCUSSION: This is an attractive and distinctive presentation of Shakespeare's sonnets. The type is large, bold and highly legible, sonnets are each given their own page, and the deluxe Niger morocco binding is by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Clarke Hutton's abstract illustrations give this edition a modern look and provide a striking visual counter to the collection of 154 sonnets. Please ask all questions prior to purchase as sale is final and returns will not be accepted.

Price: 800 USD

Location: Peoria, Illinois

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