Scrap Book of Proofs and Original Etchings for 'Candide'
n.p. n.p., ca.1927. Hardcover. Item #24654 .
Folio-sized scrap book of light brown laid paper over boards, pages tied by three ribbons to the boards. Paste-ons to the upper board and front pastedown on silver card with hand-lettering identifying it as the Clara TIce Scrap Book of Engravers Proofs of 10 printed illustrations and 18 hand colored original etchings, each signed by Tice. There are also two paste-on of what appear to be original drawings likely by Tice herself. The etchings are all hand-colored, and in colors different from the printed plates in the finished book. Some wear to the boards and pages, but the contents are near fine.
Accompanied by the book for which they were made, M. de Voltaire, "Candide", Haarlem, Joh. Enchedé en Zonen for The Bennett Libraries Inc., New York, 1927. One of 1000 numbered copies, this is number 131. Bound in blue leather with gilt titles on the spine and gilt drawings on the upper board. The binding is rubbed at the edges and hinges, but is in very good condition.
Price: $3,500.00