Season 1932 (Prospectus); Mr. Robert Gibbings presents his world famous GOLDEN COCKEREL in its Eleventh Year in six completely New and Original Numbers
Waltham Saint Lawrence: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1932. 8vo.; 10 x 7 1/2 inches (255 x 190 mm); 16 pp. With engravings by Eric Ravilious and by Gibbings. Does not include the order form postcard which was originally inserted in the Prospectus
[Cock-a-Hoop XLVIII, p. 78].
This 1932 prospectus includes a full-page engraving by Eric Ravilious for the cover, and two from Twelfth Night, and two engravings by Robert Gibbings, from Salambo. It announces and solicits subscriptions for the books in preparation: The Apple Trees, Lord Adrian, Daisy Matthews, Rummy (our cat. no 869), Consequences (our cat. no 856); and Sermons by Artists. It also offers bookplates using any of the 1000 blocks held by the press, with three examples show, using and engraving by Gill and two by Gibbings.
Condition: Near fine.
Item number: 905
Price: $75.00
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