WHITTINGTON PRESS. MACGREGOR, Miriam. MAWDESLEY, Bruce. ~ Song of the Scythe.
One of 35 special signed copies with an extra set of proofs of the engravings. 6 wood engravings by Miriam Macgregor with an extra set of 6 loose engravings all numbered 3/60 and signed by the artist. Handset in Caslon and printed in orange and purple. Large 8vo., original quarter green buckram with printed paper boards in two shades of green from a perspex engraving by the artist, top edge green, the set of proofs in a matching portofolio, both housed in a similar green buckram and printed paper slipcase, printed paper spine labels. An extremely good, fresh copy.
Mawdesley’s homage and practical guide to the Scythe was first by the Plum Tree Press in 1982 in an edition of 40 copies. Macgregor has used the author as a model in the engravings.