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ROCKWELL KENT (1882-1971) Signed VENUS & ADONIS William Shakespeare LIMITED EDITION 1931

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ROCKWELL KENT (1882-1971) Signed VENUS & ADONIS William Shakespeare LIMITED EDITION 1931

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WRITIER/ARTIST: Rockwell Kent (Tarrytown, New York, Plattsburgh, New York, 1882-1971)
TITLE: Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis, 1931
PUBLISHER: The Printing House of Leo Hart
DESCRIPTION: Up for auction is a signed, limited of William Shakespeare's play Venus and Adonis published by The Printing House of Leo Hart in 1931 and beautifully illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Kent has signed the book on the book's colophon. The book was limited to only 1250 signed copies. This is copy number 753.
CONDITION: The book is in fair condition with significant loss to the top and bottom leather on the spine along with wear to the board edges and sunning to the spine, see photos. The interior of the book is in near-fine condition with no significant flaws. The spine and boards are tight and straight. No interior markings except Kent's signature. No previous owner bookplate.

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ROCKWELL KENT (1882-1971) Signed VENUS & ADONIS William Shakespeare LIMITED EDITION 1931

Name: ROCKWELL KENT (1882-1971) Signed VENUS & ADONIS William Shakespeare LIMITED EDITION 1931
Brand: Rockwell Kent
SKU: 154615613
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

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