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ERIC GILL (ill): 1- Golden Cockerel Press- Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi.

ERIC GILL (ill): 1- Golden Cockerel Press- Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi.

The Golden Cockerel Press, Waltham Saint Lawrence, 1926, Limited edition No. 48 of 250 Copies, with Dust Jacket. Wood-engraved illustrations by Eric Gill. Being the 26th and 27th Chapters of Saint Matthews Gospel from the Latin text. Title page vignette plus 5 wood engravings by Eric Gill (2 full page), the title and 6 large initials printed in red. Printed by Robert Gibbings. Cream buckram, spine lettered in gilt; uncut; dust wrapper, repeating the title page vignette at centre of upper panel. The dust jacket creased & with a tear (no loss), a clean copy; 2- CHAUCER: THE CANTERBURY TALES. Folio Society, 2010, Limited Edition #802 of 1980 copies, illustrated throughout with engravings by ERIC GILL. 4to. Full Black Nigerian goatskin Leather Binding with gilt design featuring Eric Gill’s engravings around a blind-blocked frame, and all edges gilt. The commentary volume in grey paper covered boards with black cloth, Housed in the Original Clamshell Box. A FINE & UNREAD COPY (32x19.5 cm); 3- The Four Gospels Of The Lord Jesus Christ With Decorations By Eric Gill. Folio Society, 2007, Limited Edition #1941/2750. 4to. A facsimile of the Golden Cockerel Press edition of 1928-1931. Also included a Folio Society Sample of the Engraving, with a loose plate. Thick 4to. Bound in full goatskin leather by G. Lachenmaier and blocked in 24-carat gold, The commentary volume in grey paper covered boards with black cloth. Housed in the Original Clamshell Box. A FINE & UNREAD COPY. (3), Limited edition No. 48 of 250 Copies, with Dust Jacket, ; 2- CHAUCER: THE CANTERBURY TALES. Limited Edition #802 of 1980 copies, ; 3- The Four Gospels Of The Lord Jesus Christ With Decorations By Eric Gill. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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