Bradley Will- His First Major Book Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H. Carpenter
1891ref. 3812Chicago: Lanward Publishing Co 1891. First edition. First edition. 4to. Original publishers full dark green beveled cloth with blindstamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering gilt spine dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley renowned American artist/illustrator designer and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait. Cecorative title 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations all by Will Bradley. "The accomplishment of Will Bradley 1868-1962 as the complete craftsman capable of executing a book from start to finish places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890's." fexcerpt from Chapin Library Book Decoration in America 1890-1910 Williamstown 1979. AER. A fine copy with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book moreso in this condition. Lanward Publishing Co unknown
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