A Book of Bridges by Frank Brangwyn & Walter Shaw Sparrow – Ltd. Edition 17/75 with Original Signed Lithograph. A Book of Bridges by Frank Brangwyn ARA & Walter Shaw Sparrow. Published by John Lane The Bodley Head – London 1916. This item will be sent from Ireland (EU). Large-paper illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher’s original half vellum – grey paper sides – gilt title lettering to the spine – top edge gilt – other edges uncut. Number 17 of 75 Limited Edition copies for sale in England and the United States, containing the original Signed lithograph, which has been taken off the stone after printing. Printed pages of text with 37 tipped in colour plates with lettered paper guards and 36 monochrome illustrations by Brangwyn. Condition: Wear to outer boards – dent to top edge of spine – foxing to endpapers front and back – text block firm and clean with minor age toning to uncut edges of pages – all tipped in plates present and in good condition – minor crease to corner of one (see image) – previous owners name James R Bruce-Lockhart to inner cover. (James R Bruce-Lockhart was a British diplomat, intelligence officer, author, and artist) – see all images for condition. Dimensions: 15 3/4″ high x 11 3/4″ wide x 2 1/4 thick. A good example of a scarce book by Frank Brangwyn which will be a great addition to any library.
