[Rarebooks] FS: Sprig and Turfy with original watercolors by Kurt Roesch

[Charles Agvent]

ROESCH, Kurt. SPRIG AND TURFY. (Mt. Vernon, NY): (The Golden Eagle
Press)  n.d. [1938]. First Edition. Folio (9-1/4" x 12-1/4") bound  in
full  cream cloth with a gilt decoration on the cover, gilt  lettering
on  the  spine,  and  silk ties. Per  the  colophon:  "This  Archetype
Edition  of  Sprig and Turfy is not only the first but unique  in  the
history  of  the  printed  book. It is  conveniently  limited  to  one
hundred  and eight copies, each containing original paintings in water
color  over a key plate in black, printed by S. A. Jacobs...." This is
copy  #49  of  108 SIGNED by the artist with his initials. Of  the  15
plates,  13 are original watercolors by Roesch, an important artist of
the   book.  For  some  unexplained   reason,  this  quite  stunningly
illustrated  children's story of a boy and his horse is not recognized
in  the primary reference of livres de peintres THE ARTIST & THE  BOOK
1860-1960. Near Fine in slightly worn, Very Good chemise.     $1500.00

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