Unique binding by Stuart Brockman – The Hansom Cab and the Pigeons
(Brockman, Stuart – Bookbinder) The Hansom Cab and the Pigeons, being random reflections upon the Silver Jubilee of King George V. By L.A.G. Strong. Golden Cockerel Press. London. 1935. 42(1)p. 9.5” x 6.25”. Six wood engravings by Eric Ravilious. An edition of 1000 unnumbered copies. Unique binding by Stuart Brockman done in 2008, with his label at the top of the first free flyleaf. Bound in full black goatskin with calf and goat onlays. Gold, red and blue tooling creates the design, with gold tooled title on spine. Plum Japanese paper endpapers. All edges gilt. Red head and tailbands. Black cloth box lined with black velvet. Black leather gilt title label. Fine.
Related items: Catalogue 37 - Summer 2009, Fine Designer Bindings, Stuart Brockman