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A unique pairing of The Folio Society’s three beautiful reproductions of classics from the Fine Press tradition, all published in series, each being limited to 750 hand-numbered copies; these three copies being matching numbers (#472). Each volume has been reproduced from a copy of the first edition and printed on Corolla Book Laid Ivory paper, in a 10¼” × 7½” format. Accompanying each facsimile volume is a four-page essay by Sebastian Carter, formerly of the Rampant Lions Press, subsequently the editor of Parenthesis, the Journal of the Fine Press Book Association. These essays give essential background to each of the original publications. Each facsimile and essay is housed in a solander box bound in coloured paper, inset with an engraving from the book and with the spine blocked in gold foil. London: The Folio Society, 2017. The three volumes are as new in the original wrapping paper and box, as received from The Folio Society. Printed by Memminger MedienCentrum. Brown two-volume clamshell box with a reproduction of Nash woodcut inset and titled (as above) in gold. Facsimile of the 1924 Nonesuch Press edition. The first in the Fine Press Classics series. The two items are as follows. Genesis, Twelve Woodcuts, with the First Chapter of Genesis in the Authorised Version. 261 × 194 × 12 mm. Bound by Real Lachenmaier in full black cloth blocked in gold following original design. Dark orange dust-jacket printed in black echoing binding. The pages are doubled over, as they were in the first edition. Limited to 750 numbered copies. Reproduced from one of the 375 copies of the original. Genesis, an essay by Sebastian Carter, written to accompany a facsimile of the 1924 Nonesuch Press edition illustrated by Paul Nash. 249 × 188 × 0.5 mm. The Song of Songs. Dark green two-volume clamshell box with a reproduction of Gill engraving inset and titled (as above) in gold. Facsimile of the 1925 Golden Cockerel Press edition. The second in the Fine Press Classics series. The Song of Songs, Called by Many the Canticle of Canticles. 261 × 193 × 12 mm. Printed in black and red. Bound by Real Lachenmaier in cream cloth blocked in gold on spine. Pale brown dust-jacket printed in black repeating title-page. Repro duced from the first edition which came in an edition of 750. The Song of Songs, an essay by Sebastian Carter, written to accompany a facsimile of the 1925 Golden Cockerel Press edition illustrated by Eric Gill. The Book of Jonah. Green-blue two-volume clamshell box with a reproduction of Jones engraving inset and titled (as above) in gold. Facsimile of the 1926 Golden Cockerel Press edition. The third in the Fine Press Classics series. The Book of Jonah, Taken from the Authorized Version of King James I. With engravings on wood by David Jones. 261 × 193 × 9 mm. [i-ii], [1-2] 3-15 [16-18]. Reproduced from the first edition which came in an edition of 175. The Book of Jonah, an essay by Sebastian Carter, written to accompany a facsimile of the 1926 Golden Cockerel Press edition illustrated by David Jones. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely.

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The spear is signed and numbered. The jonah and the Survivor are Unsigned and unnumbered.

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The Book of Jonah. Taken from the Authorized Version of King James I. With Engravings on Wood by David Jones. Including accompanying essay by Sebastian Carter. Folio Society Facsimile 2017. Original published in 1926 and limited to 175 copies. This facsimile edition limited to 750 numbered copies. This copy belonged to Sebastian Carter and is copy number K. Accompanying essay signed by Sebastian Carter.

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