Baker, Oliver  "Black Jacks and Leather Bottells ...", priv...

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Baker, Oliver 
"Black Jacks and Leather Bottells ...", privately printed for W J Fieldhouse Esq, Austy Manor, near Stratford on Avon, by Ed. J. Burrow & Co Ltd, Cheltenham Spa and 93 Kingsway, London, colour frontis, photographic and other illustrations. This appears to be a proof copy sent to the author. There is an accompanying letter dated 2nd February 1925, from the publisher , asking that Mr Baker check the contents and illustrations "We have pleasure in sending herewith the progressive proofs for the four colour designs appearing in this book ... the blocks for the latter having been already returned to you", There is also a postcard which appears to be signed by the author about collection, the book is annotated throughout with pencil marks, pen marks, etc, cloth with faded gilt titles, the remains of a label stuck to front board 'register copy not to be removed , printed by B P Burrow, no 500 July 7th 21, name and address of client Oliver Baker, Bearley, Near Stratford on Avon"

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