Eric Gill: The Inscriptions; David Peace (1994-1st) Art, Design, Ref, Hardcover

Eric Gill: The Inscriptions. A Descriptive Catalogue (Hardback)  \nGill, Evan; Peace, David\nPublished at The Herbert Press, London, 1994. This book was the first critical appraisal of Gill's inscriptional designs, with special attention to the early development of his letter forms. This is a catalogue of the inscriptions of Eric Gill. Over 900 items are known and all are included in this book, ranging from his first inscription on stone in 1901 to his design for his own gravestone in 1940. David Peace has based his research on Gill's brother, Evan Gill's inventory. It now includes over 100 previously unrecorded inscriptions. 4to. Bound in the original publisher's hardcover boards, titled in gilt to the spine. Spine ends with minor bumping, binding otherwise in good order. Internally the block is sound, the pages have some light age toning, but generally clean and tight. Jacket unclipped with minor toning, pencil line to the spine, but overall in Vg condition. \n------.