GILL, Eric

Eric Gill wood engraving ‘Nativity with Midwife, St. John standing’

Description

Eric Gill wood engraving printed from the original woodblock for ‘Engravings by Eric Gill’, published by Douglas Cleverdon, printed by The Fanfare Press, 1929. One of 400 copies printed on paper specially manufactured for this edition. With the number 1 on top margin right corner as issued.  Very good. Not mounted/matted.

Image size 52 x 53mm  (2⅛ x 2⅛ inches)
Sheet size 253 x 330mm  (13 x 10 inches)

Item details

Reference (Physick 14, Ditchling 14, 1.  Proof of a Christmas card , 1913. The block was subsequently used for illustration on page 1 of ‘Engravings by Eric Gill’ published by Douglas Cleverdon, printed by The Fanfare Press, Bristol,1929