- A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS LAVISHLY PRINTED LIMITED EDITION CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ -

DODGSON (Campbell, British art historian and museum curator, Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum, 1867-1948).

The etchings of James McNeill Whistler. 

(London): The Studio, 1922. Limited edition of 200 copies (this numbered '180'). xi, 35pp, followed by 96 full-page plates, of which 24 are photogravures, some tinted, with captioned tissue guards. Full vellum binding with gilt lettering and blind ruling on upper cover, plus 'The Studio' blind stamp. Gilt lettered label on spine. Top edge gilt. Text and photogravures on high quality wove paper, photo reproductions on a good quality satin paper. With original buff paper wrapper and housed in its original cloth slipcase, with gilt lettering on upper cover. Size: folio (book) - 38.6cm x 29.6cm in a slightly larger slipcase. A heavy book of some considerable size.

Fine condition in a Very Good slipcase. Light rubbing to slipcase, and silk ties mostly perished. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.

A superb copy of this lavish limited edition published by The Studio publishing house which showcases the etchings of American artist James McNeill Whistler. The book exudes quality, and even retains its original buff papered dust jacket.