Description: A Handsome First U.S. Edition of Clare Leighton's masterpiece of wood engraving The Farmer's Year, published by Longmans, Green and Co. in 1933. In sharp, glossy black boards with bright gilt titles and vignette to front cover. The rear board shows a touch of light spotting. Corners and spine ends show no more than a trace of wear. Beautifully illustrated endpapers and intact hinges. The contents is in Very Good, clean condition save for a couple of spots to the bottom margin of the first engraving. The series of full page illustrations are striking examples of the wood engraver's art. Leighton provides narrative text to accompany each engraving. The original black cardboard slipcase with gold title label is in poor condition as shown but has done its job to protect the book over the past 90+ years. Book measures 15 x 12 inches. 54 pp.
Price: 379 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-18T20:21:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Facsimile: Original
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Illustrator: Clare Leighton
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Clare Leighton
Publisher: Longman's Green
Topic: Art
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Outdoor & Nature
Year Printed: 1933
