11-16-201411-16-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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November 16, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966) Twenty-six Signed Proofs, 1907-1939 Inscribed to Percy Mackaye.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2764BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966) Twenty-six Signed Proofs, 1907-1939 Inscribed to Percy Mackaye.
Each proof printed on lightweight tissue, housed in a folded sheet of heavier paper, dated, signed, titled, with notes by Craig on the edition and state, various sizes;
[and] twenty copies of the bookplate Craig designed for Mackaye; all housed in a folder signed and inscribed by Craig to MacKaye, in Paris, 1939.

From the collection of Percy MacKaye (1875-1956),by descent to Marion MacKaye Ober.
Estimate $800-1,000


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Keywords

Percy Mackaye, Edward Gordon, Paris, Marion MacKaye