Blackmore, R.D.; Will Bradley (Illustrator); Fringilla, or Tales in Verse. Burrows Bros., Cleveland, [OH], 1895. Number 80 of a limited 600 copies with the publisher’s scarce prospectus laid in alongside a miniature version of the poster for the book adhered to front pastedown. Illustrated with a double spread title page, ten illustrated plates and decorative borders. Bound in publisher’s linen-backed pictorial boards with spine lettered in gilt; top edge gilt. Slight bumping to corners, else Fine. An exceptionally fresh copy of one of the great books of the North American Art Nouveau movement. A largely self-taught artist, Will Bradley would go on to become one of the most influential designers of the early 20th century.
Blackmore, R.D.; Will Bradley (Illustrator); Fringilla, or Tales in Verse. Burrows Bros., Cleveland, [OH], 1895. Number 80 of a limited 600 copies with the publisher’s scarce prospectus laid in alongside a miniature version of the poster for the book adhered to front pastedown. Illustrated with a double spread title page, ten illustrated plates and decorative borders. Bound in publisher’s linen-backed pictorial boards with spine lettered in gilt; top edge gilt. Slight bumping to corners, else Fine. An exceptionally fresh copy of one of the great books of the North American Art Nouveau movement. A largely self-taught artist, Will Bradley would go on to become one of the most influential designers of the early 20th century.
