British Etchers 1850-1940, Kenneth M. Guichard, 1977, with 3 Signed etchings by Robin Tanner

A smart copy of this art book, which is particularly desirable in this first edition form as it contains 3 beautiful signed etchings by Robin Tanner. This particular copy also has a particularly quirky  (and possibly unique?) printer's error, discussed below...

British Etchers 1850-1940, by Kenneth M. Guichard.

Published by Robin Garton (Dealers in Fine Old Master and Modern Prints), London, 1977, first edition.

A near fine hardback copy of this book, with dark blue morocco leather spine and gilt titles. With brown cloth over boards. A few small markings to cloth and one light scratch to rear. Corners lightly bumped.

Text is in fine condition throughout - clean and bright and utilising high quality paper. 3 etchings are signed in pencil by Robin Tanner, and each retains its original loose leaf tissue guard. Ver y occasional, and infrequent, light spot. Top edge of text block is gilt.

The largest text section of the book gives A-Z biographical information concerning members of the British School of Etching with some criticism of their work. Two of the  spreads have no text printed on them at all (p54-55 and p58-59). Instead loose leaf white photocopies have been loosely inserted into the book containing all the missing text! It is not clear whether these sheets were issued by the Publisher (they are larger than standard A4) or whether a previous owner made copies themselves.

Text in English.

Guarded title page with etching + 81pp + (1) + (2) tissue guarded etchings + Bound-in errata slip + 81 pages of Plates.

Weight approximately 1.65kg (unpacked).

Dimensions: Book; Approximately 338mm high x 278mm wide x 25mm deep.