First Nudes

Beskrivning

Neville & Spearman, London. 1954. First edition. Not paginated (c. 55 pages). Introduction by Sir John Rothenstein (3 pages) followed by 24 female and male, nude drawings by Eric Gill, printed on the rectos only. Text printed in 14 point Linotype Pilgrim based on a design by Gill. Small 4to (25 x 17,5 cm). Red cloth, with gilt-lettered spine and Gill’s monogram on upper cover stamped in gilt. Dust jacket with tape repaired shorter tears, endpapers have some offset from jacket. A printed note states: ”Paris 1926 May (Sketch book No. I) for Gordian Gill (because it was begun on his birthday & it’s the first time I did any life drawing.) (Gill, Corey, Mackenzie 636.10).