Wesley

2000 · réf. CNJL2133 — Newtown Pennsylvania: Bird & Bull Press 2000. Limited Edition. Folio. Fine. Bates Wesley W. First printing limited to 150 copies 14 pp. Wesley W. Bates b. 1952 is an artist whose work is held in private collections in Canada the United States England Ireland Australia Spain Japan and China. Known as one of Canada's most accomplished wood engravers Bates has since ventured into book illustration. William Morris of Bird & Bull when planning for the book "The Foresters" a poem descriptive of a 1300 mile trek from philadelphia to niagara falls in 1804 had originally intended for Gaylord Schenilac to provide the engravings; however he was so pleased with Bates' work that he obtained permission to print and offer them as an independent set n.b. from Wesley Bates' online CV and Biodiversity Heritage library. Scarce: as of this writing there are no other sets nor any copy of the book itself published in an edition of only 150 copies available online. ___DESCRIPTION: Thirteen complete wood engravings plus engraved title sheet encased in a plain paper wallet; sheets measure 8 1/2" x 11" images range in length from 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" to 7" x 4" including caption/title issued in an edition of 150 copies unnumbered. ___CONDITION: Leaves are fine overall clean and without noticeable wear; the versos of plates show very minor offsetting from etching behind which is not visible on rectos minor unintended crease on single plate minor sunning and edgewear on paper wallet. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Bird & Bull Press unknown books