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Face to Face. Title page woodblock
by McCurdy, Michael
- Used
- Condition
- Very good + condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Great Barrington, MA: Penmaem/Busyhouse Publications, 1985. Very good + condition. This is the title page engraved by Michael McCurdy, to the book 'Face to Face, Twelve contemporary American Artists interpret themselves". The print depicts several of the artists at work in their studios with McCurdy the largest figure at the center and print making tools artfully arranged in the foreground.
McCurdy (1942 - 2016) was a noted American author and illustrator, recognized for his trademark b&w woodblock engravings. He was also the founder of Penmaen Press in Boston. 'Face to Face' was printed by Harold McGrath. The woodblocks were cancelled at the end of the press run. This print is scarce, as the original run was deemed too expensive to produce.
A fine copy handsomely mounted for presentation in a large maroon mat by the New York literary agent, with printed title on verso & gilt literary agent label. 6 x 9 1/4", mat 16 x 20"
McCurdy (1942 - 2016) was a noted American author and illustrator, recognized for his trademark b&w woodblock engravings. He was also the founder of Penmaen Press in Boston. 'Face to Face' was printed by Harold McGrath. The woodblocks were cancelled at the end of the press run. This print is scarce, as the original run was deemed too expensive to produce.
A fine copy handsomely mounted for presentation in a large maroon mat by the New York literary agent, with printed title on verso & gilt literary agent label. 6 x 9 1/4", mat 16 x 20"
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17644
- Title
- Face to Face. Title page woodblock
- Author
- McCurdy, Michael
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good + condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Penmaem/Busyhouse Publications
- Place of Publication
- Great Barrington, MA
- Date Published
- 1985
- Bookseller catalogs
- ART;
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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
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Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
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- Gilt
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- New
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
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