1912 Catalogue Exhibition of Drawings and Models for Hamlet Association

Description: Click here to see our other books! Catalogue of an Exhibition of Drawings and Models For Hamlet: Macbeth the Vikings: and Other Plays Edward Gordon Craig 1912 City of Manchester Art Gallery : Manchester 9" by 7.5 [6], 7-40, [2pp] SUMMARY The first edition of this scarce theatre catalogue by Edward Gordon Craig, the presentation copy of the author's son, Edward Carrick. Illustrated throughout. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce,Signed Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work.A scarce workThe presentation copy of the author's son, inscribed by Edward Anthony Craig to Allen Freer to the head of the title page. With a letter from Craig to Freer loosely inserted. The letter runs to four pages, and is dated the 6th May 1978.Edward Anthony Craig, also known as Edward Carrick, was the song of Edward Gordon Craig and his violinist lover, Elena Fortuna Meo. Carrick's grandmother was the renowned actress Ellen Terry. He changed his surname to distance himself from his father, who had the reputation of being tyrannical and controlling. Despite this, Carrick followed in his father's artistic footprint, becoming an art designer for filmA concise catalogue of different designs for Hamlet and Macbeth, an interesting look into the life of the theatre, and how plays are brought to life.Illustrated with nine plates. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. A few minor marks and spots to the wraps. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Presentation inscription to the title page. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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