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2764BBoston
November 16, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966) Twelve Proofs of Illustrations for Robinson Crusoe , February 1939.

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2764BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966) Twelve Proofs of Illustrations for Robinson Crusoe, February 1939.
The proofs and early states of the woodcuts printed on lightweight tissue, mounted in a small handmade single-signature book, with rough blue paper covers, a handwritten title page in Craig's hand, signed, with a dedication to Percy MacKaye, with the original mailing envelope, each proof signed, inscribed to MacKaye, and numbered with a note on the state and number of copies printed, 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.

From the collection of Percy MacKaye (1875-1956),by descent to Marion MacKaye Ober.
Estimate $600-800


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Keywords

Percy MacKaye, Edward Gordon, Crusoe, Marion MacKaye