Signed limited edition, number 137 of 250 copies signed by the artist.
#FN 1905 VALUES FREE#
Some light toning consistent with age, browning to front free endpaper, very minor tears to internal hinges, minor abrasion to one plate and the extremities of several others a notably fresh and near-fine copy with the original ribbon ties. Colour frontispiece and 49 colour plates mounted on brown paper with captioned tissue guards, black and white illustrations in the text, all by Arthur Rackham. Original vellum, lettering to spine in gilt, lettering and pictorial decoration to front cover in gilt, top edge gilt, cream ribbon ties. Drake Rare Books and Autographs, New York Doris L. In addition to the rarity of this unrecorded issue, the condition is remarkable with bright gilt lettering and original ribbon ties. Such demand may have prompted the "small number of extra copies", as represented by the present copy. In March 1905 Rackham's original watercolours were exhibited and sold at the Leicester Galleries which led to the deluxe edition being fully subscribed before the exhibition had closed. This was the first book wholly illustrated by Rackham to be issued in a limited edition format and it immediately established him as the leading illustrator of lavishly produced gift books in the Edwardian era. Such copies are unrecorded by the Rackham bibliographers Latimore and Haskell (1936) and Riall (1994). Rackham has signed this copy after the note. The additional note, in a publisher's hand, reads "This copy is one of a small number of extra copies bound for private presentation, printed at the same time as the limited edition de luxe but not numbered or published". This copy is numbered 110 of 250 copies with the number struck-through and an additional note referring to a special issue of the edition. 22 auto Winchester Model 1903 with 20" barrel.Signed limited edition, an unrecorded "private presentation" issue, signed by the artist. Approximate 95-98% original finish, there is an area of flaking near the trigger guard. Is this a good condition Winchester Model 1903 22 automatic rifle?
Free Shipping for as many as you want to purchase. These are Winchester factory made and have the Winchester label on them. Magazine is used but in excellent condition. Up for auction is a magazine (clip) for the Winchester model 77 22 caliber semi auto rifle. more What is this Winchester magazine for sale for auction? This Winchester Model 1907.351 caliber magazine is excellent overall (see photos) The body retains most all of its original blued finish and there are no dings or dents (see photos) The follower is clean and. How good is the Winchester Model 1907 magazine? This rifle loads cartridges from a 5 or 10-round capacity, detachable box magazine located immediately forward. The Winchester Model 1905 (also known as the Model 05 ), is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company beginning in 1905 and discontinued in 1920.