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Gohorry, John & Brett, Simon (Illus.) ~ Hobbes’s Whale : The Special Signed Edition With A Signed and Numbered Set Of The Artist’s Proofs

The Paulinus Press, UK : 1988

The sole printing published by The Paulinus Press, UK in 1988. Number ’21' of 50 numbered hardback copies signed by the the author and the artist and accompanied by a portfolio of the signed and numbered (’21’) proofs of the 3 engravings by Simon Brett. The BOOK and PROOFS and the proofs’ portfolio are in Fine condition and are housed in the publisher’s slipcase. Eight poems, several originally appearing in the May and June 1988 issues of the periodical 'Encounter', and the remainder appearing in print here for the first time. A handsome production and scarce as this special edition. There was also a trade wrappered edition

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Fine
PROOFS: Fine

£350

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Keywords: Brett, Hobbes, Paulinus


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