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Vintage Biography, Sir Emery Walker, Danish, Limited Edition, English Language

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This is a vintage biography of Sir Emery Walker. A Danish, limited edition overview of the British printer and photographer, published in English in 1959. Instrumental in the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sir Emery Walker (1851 - 1933) was renowned for engraving, photography and printing. A contemporary of the textile designer and poet William Morris (1834 - 1896), the death of his friend encouraged Walker to establish his own printing company - the Doves Press. Walker photographed the author Jane Austen in 1910, and received a knighthood in 1930. Acting as a brief biography and overview of Emery Walker's achievements in printing, this English edition is translated from the original Danish. Limited to 125 copies in English, number 72 is within the run of 79 copies reserved for members of The Double Crown Club, a London-based dining society of printers and publishers. Presented in intact vintage condition with a pleasingly clean appearance Bound with hand-made textile over board, the spine shows the name and author of the title Printed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1959 - the Danish original by Carl Volmer Nordlunde (1888 - 1970) This limited edition copy translated and printed in English across 22 pages Includes a reproduction photographic portrait of Sir Emery Walker Wonderful red-coloured drop capital denotes the beginning of the text Hand numbered '72' in blue ink added to the acknowledgements page This is a fascinating vintage biography of Sir Emery Walker and his role in printing's revival. Individually numbered with a hand-made cover, this scarce example is sure to delight the collector. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 16.5cm (6.5'') Max Depth: 0.5cm (.25'') Max Height: 24cm (9.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.95331stDibs: LU2645336210032

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