London & New York - Folio Society Limited ed lettered "L"

Description: London & New York. (2v. + commentary leaflet). Illustrated by Alvin Langdon Coburn. Introduced by Hilaire Belloc. Foreword by H. G. Wells. Introduction by Geoff Dyer. Essay by Rut Blees Luxemburg. 40 rare photogravures in facsimile. Printed on Tatami paper and hand-tipped onto heavyweight grey Materica paper. Printed on Abbey Pure paper, sewn with blue thread and blocked in blue foil on the title page. Quarter-bound in brown goatskin leather with grey Materica paper sides blocked in gold on front and spine. Slipcase covered in grey Materica paper blocked in blue foil. London 68 pages; New York 56 pages. 40 images in total 16½×12in. 500 copies. Lettered copy "L" which was reserved to Folio Society employees. This copy comes from the collection of one of the directors of Folio Society. Two of the greatest metropolises of the early 20th century, each captured in 20 photogravures by the pictorialist genius Alvin Langdon Coburn. These facsimiles of two volumes of luminous and evocative images, first published in 1909 and 1910 respectively, convey the urban beauty of London and New York in the age of steam. The original introduction and foreword, by Hilaire Belloc for London and by H. G. Wells for New York, are included. The facsimiles are accompanied by a separate leaflet featuring a specially commissioned introduction by Geoff Dyer and a new essay by Rut Blees Luxemburg. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help.All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbiton, London.

Price: 229.99 GBP

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

End Time: 2024-12-16T03:20:00.000Z

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