Etchings and Drypoints by Frank W. Benson:

An Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue Volume Four

compiled by Adam E.M. Paff 

Limited edition, signed.  Boston and New York:  Houghton Mifflin Company, 1929  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Gray paper covers have black ink title and burlap at spine. 
• Boards show some exposure, edgewear.  Corners are scuffed, with exposed board.  See photos.
• Spine has paper label with black text and is darkened with firm ends.
• Binding is secure.  
• Pastedowns and feps have some toning. 
• Frontispiece, and original etching, is present and has intact tissue guard.
• Illustrations are bright and clear.  
• Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some marginal toning, a few smudges. 
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• PS2025.1009

100 pages. 9 x 12 inches

A Very Good copy of this limited First Edition catalogue of the graphic work of Frank W. Benson (1862-1951), Volume Four.  Original Frontis Etching of "Flying Pintail" signed in pencil by the artist.  Image measures 4 7/8 X 6 3/4 on full page with tissue guard.  Gray paper boards with black ink title and burlap at the spine.  Boards are edgeworn, and corners scuffed.  Interior is ivoried but very fresh.  Plate reproductions are crisp and margins to the catalogue entries generous. 

Printed by The Riverside Press Cambridge.  Limited edition of 600 copies, of which this is #130.  Signed by Frank W. Benson on the frontis. 

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