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The Emblems of Theodosius or the Unity of Endymion and Prometheus
Raymond Lister
1969
The Golden Head Press : Cambridge
10" by 8"
27pp.
SUMMARY
One of nine impressions, containing one of the original nine drawings of this visionary study by Raymond Lister; a rare volume in exquisite condition.
Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Fine
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Copy I of nine limited edition impressions, lettered A to I, in the publishers original cloth binding.
Loosely inserted is a pamphlet containing information on this limited edition volume.
This is one of nine impressions of a limited edition of this work, lettered A to I, on Abbey Mills Greenfield paper, with one original drawing. This copy is lettered I, and contains an original drawing tipped in to the rear, as well as the nine tipped-in reproductions of the original drawings.
Miniaturist, illustrator and writer, Raymond Lister (1919-2001) was a noted art historian, specialising in British romantic art. For this volume he produced nine intriguing designs alongside the nine-line poem on the emblems of Theodosius or the unity of Endymion and Prometheus.
CONDITION
In the publishers original cloth binding. Externally, in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Fine
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.
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