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(CHELONIIDAE PRESS) Block, Laurie An Odd Bestiary or, a Compendium of Instructive and Entertaining Descriptions of Animals
(CHELONIIDAE PRESS.) Block, Laurie. An Odd Bestiary or, a Compendium of Instructive and Entertaining Descriptions of Animals . . . 26 linocuts and 26 wood engravings by Alan James Robinson; initials letters hand-calligraphed by Betse Curtis. Folio, 1/4 red morocco over linen, spotted foxing to covers; 1/4 morocco clamshell box. Easthampton, 1982
artist's proof copy with a watercolor drawing of the Quetzal bird. As Robinson always numbered his paintings for limited edition books, this unnumbered illustration constitutes a unique work. Also laid in is a Signed prospectus for the book and a keepsake by the Press celebrating Harold McGrath's 75th birthday, Signed by Robinson.
artist's proof copy with a watercolor drawing of the Quetzal bird. As Robinson always numbered his paintings for limited edition books, this unnumbered illustration constitutes a unique work. Also laid in is a Signed prospectus for the book and a keepsake by the Press celebrating Harold McGrath's 75th birthday, Signed by Robinson.
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