The Limited Editions Club Historical Works, Chronicles, and Memoirs: Prescott, Casanova, Sasson, and Pater 6 PCS

Ferdinand and Isabella (William H. Prescott): 1967. Edited and with an introduction by C. Harvey Gardiner. Illustrations by Lima de Freitas (24 pen drawings printed in four colors, 10 full-page; signed on the colophon). Design/printing details include full cowhide (or brown calf) leather with gilt spine lettering/red skiver labels and blind-stamped coat-of-arms on the cover; color map endpapers. 1071/1500 numbered copies signed by the artist. Large octavo/small quarto, slipcase.

Froissart’s Chronicles / The Chronicles of England, France, Spain and Other Places Adjoining (Jean Froissart): 1959. Translated by John Bourchier, Lord Berners; edited by G. C. Macaulay; introduction by Sidney Painter. Frontispiece and hand-colored illustrations (plus line drawings) by Henry C. Pitz (signed on the colophon); map. Printed by Peter Beilenson. 1071/1500 numbered copies. Large octavo, quarter blue cloth with patterned boards or similar, patterned slipcase.

Memoirs of Casanova / The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt (Jacques Casanova): 1972 (selected edition; an earlier multi-volume 1940 Edinburgh LEC also exists). Translated by Arthur Machen; selected by J. Rives Childs. Illustrations by René Ben Sussan (signed on the colophon). Typography by Bram De Does. 1071/1500 numbered copies. Hardcover in cloth, slipcase (heavy/oversized).

Memoirs of an Infantry Officer (Siegfried Sassoon): 1981. Introduction by David Daiches. Illustrations (drawings/watercolors) by Paul Hogarth (signed on the colophon). Designed by Dennis J. Grastorf; printed at The Anthoensen Press on Monadnock soft-white eggshell wove. 1071/2000 numbered copies. Quarto/octavo, full natural linen with black bugle design by Deborah Evetts stamped on boards, black spine lettering; brown paper slipcase with linen ends.

Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man (Siegfried Sassoon): 1977. Illustrations (color frontispiece, full-page color, monochrome drawings) by Paul Hogarth (signed on the colophon). Printed at Curwen Press or related. 1071/1600 numbered copies. Octavo, quarter red cowhide/leather with brown linen/buckram sides, gilt spine and pictorial vignettes; slipcase.

The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry (Walter Pater): 1976. Introduction and notes by Kenneth Clark. Designed/printed by Martino Mardersteig (signed on the colophon). 1071/2000 numbered copies. Quarto, red decorative boards with tan cloth spine. Slipcase.

Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Marianne Endicott, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Dimensions:
Ferdinand and Isabella (William H. Prescott): 1967. Edited and with an introduction by C. Harvey Gardiner. Illustrations by Lima de Freitas (24 pen drawings printed in four colors H 11" W 7" 1 PC
Froissart’s Chronicles / The Chronicles of England, France, Spain and Other Places Adjoining (Jean Froissart): 1959. Translated by John Bourchier, Lord Berners; edited by G. C. Macaulay; introduction by Sidney Painter. H 12" W 7.5" 1 PC
Memoirs of Casanova / The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt (Jacques Casanova): 1972 (selected edition; an earlier multi-volume 1940 Edinburgh LEC also exists). Translated by Arthur Machen 1 PC
Memoirs of an Infantry Officer (Siegfried Sassoon): 1981. Introduction by David Daiches. Illustrations (drawings/watercolors) by Paul Hogarth (signed on the colophon). Designed by Dennis J. Grastorf; H 10.5" W 8" 1 PC
Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man (Siegfried Sassoon): 1977. Illustrations (color frontispiece, full-page color, monochrome drawings) by Paul Hogarth (signed on the colophon). H 10.5" W 8" 1 PC
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry (Walter Pater): 1976. Introduction and notes by Kenneth Clark. Designed/printed by Martino Mardersteig (signed on the colophon) H 12.5" W 9" 1 PC Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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