[Bradley, Will- His First Major Book] Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H. Carpenter

Chicago: Lanward Publishing Co., 1891.

First edition. 4to. Original publishers full dark green beveled cloth with blind-stamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering, gilt spine, dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley, renowned American artist/illustrator, designer, and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait. Decorative title, 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations, all by Will Bradley. "The accomplishment of Will Bradley (1868-1962) as the complete craftsman, capable of executing a book from start to finish, places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890's." (excerpt from, Chapin Library, Book Decoration in America 1890-1910, Williamstown, 1979). AER. A fine copy, with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book, more-so in this condition.

Price: $1,250.00   Item #3812