Walters, Gwyn (Ed.) & Graham, Rigby (Illus.) ~ Pennant And His Welsh Landscapes : With The Publisher’s Prospectus And Order Form : With Two Limited Edition Prints Signed By Rigby Graham

Gwas Gregynog, Wales : 2006

The sole UK printing published by Gwasg Gregynog, Newtown, Wales in 2006. The BOOK is in Fine unread condition No. ‘104’ of 150 copies. Set in Monotype Baskerville and printed on Velin arches pure cotton mould-made paper. Folio, original citron morocco backed orange cloth sides with gilt designs by Rigby Graham blocked on both sides, gilt lettering on spine, housed in the original purple cloth covered slipcase with design by Rigby Graham blocked in gilt on one side. No darkening to the spine (this copy has been stored away since publication until very recently). The text is taken from Thomas Pennant's famous eighteenth century work 'A Tour in Wales' and is here edited with an introduction by Gwyn Walters who perfectly captures the spirit and writings of the great naturalist and antiquarian who originally came from Flintshire. 20 spectacular colour woodcuts by Rigby Graham, several being double page and dramatic colour woodcut endpapers. Graham's illustrations, which dramatically blend the eighteenth and twenty-first century landscapes are exciting and vibrant and stand as a monument to his remarkable achievements as an important British illustrator and printmaker. An extremely handsome copy. With the publisher’s prospectus loosely inserted. With two prints loosely inserted, both signed and numbered by Rigby Graham. The prints are in Fine condition. They were issued simultaneously with the book and were available direct from the publishers on request. The limitation size was '80' for each signed print, although it is unclear whether 80 copies of each print were actually issued.

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Fine