Isbn: 9781851776894 - ravilious, e: high street (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First published in 1938, this classic book introduces the British high street, pairing the timeless illustrations of Eric Ravilious with an engaging text by architectural historian J.M. Richards. Shops include the family butcher, the coach builder, the cheesemonger, the knife grinder and the oyster bar. Only 2000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz. As a result, it has become one of the most collectable of all artist's books from this period. This beautiful facsimile edition features Ravilious's illustrations in exquisite colour and includes an essay by V&A curator Gill Saunders placing the book and its history into context. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Ravilious, Eric (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust jacket shows heavy wear amd scuffing. Pages are clean and intact. Cover and edges show heavy wear. Ravilious, Eric (illustrator).

100 S. mit farbigen Illustrationen von Rabilous. Facsimile Edition. First published in 1938, this classic book introduces the British high street, pairing the timeless illustrations of beloved artist Eric Ravilious with an engaging text by architectural historian J. M. Richards. Shops include the family butcher, the cheesemonger, the knife grinder, and the oyster bar. Only 2,000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz during World War II. As a result, it has become one of the most collectible of all artist?s books from this period. This beautiful facsimile edition features Ravilious?s illustrations in exquisite color and includes an essay by V&A curator Gill Saunders, putting the book and its history into context. Gutes Exemplar. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 3100 8°. Illustrierter Orig.-Pappband mit illustriertem Orig.-Umschlag.…