Jun 13, 2017 - Sale 2451

Sale 2451 - Lot 202

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
WALL, BERNHARDT. Following James McNeill Whistler, Etcher and Painter 1834-1903. 65 miniature etchings printed in colors on heavy wove paper showing portraits, biographical locales, and notable institutions that hold Whistler's work, over 50 of which are signed, printed on Dard Hunter handmade paper. 4to, bound by Wall in grey cloth spine over boards with etched cover label; dust jacket with etched spine label. Lime Rock, (1941)

Additional Details

number one of 63 copies signed by wall and marked PP (Printer's Proof) on colophon, and with etched dedication to Natalie Williams "of Texas, in whose home surrounded by etchings & books our inspiration came to do this book." Together with a small archive of 15 items, mostly Autographed and Typed Letters, most Signed by Wall to Williams relating to the publication of the Whistler book and mentioning several other contemporary publications on which he was working. Includes related small etchings, often printed on the letters, most folded 8vo sheets, fold creases.