[California - Artist Book]. Landacre, Paul (1893-1963), artist. California Hills and Other Wood Engravings by Paul Landacre, from the Original Blocks.
Foreword by Arthur Millier. Los Angeles: Bruce McCallister, 1931.

14 wood-engraved plates by Landacre. Original decorative boards (lacking cover label, hinges broken, contents loose, dampstain to rear pastedown).

FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, one of 500 copies, SIGNED BY LANDACRE, this copy unnumbered. In "Paul Landacre: A Life and Legacy" (1983), Anthony L. Lehman writes, "His very first book, for instance, remains his best. California Hills and Other Wood Engravings (1931) is the cornerstone of any Landacre collection and commands a lofty price on those few occasions when a copy surfaces on a rare book dealer's shelves. And it is not simply its allusiveness that makes it sought after; it is primarily the subject matter and the quality of the prints themselves."

From the Collection of Jay N. Guerber

This lot is located in Chicago.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email booksmanuscripts@freemansauction.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

To request further details about this lot, please email booksmanuscripts@freemansauction.com

Preview by appointment.

Please contact the Auction Specialist for details.

Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

[California - Artist Book]. Landacre, Paul (1893-1963), artist. California Hills and Other Wood Engravings by Paul Landacre, from the Original Blocks.
Foreword by Arthur Millier. Los Angeles: Bruce McCallister, 1931.

Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

[California - Artist Book]. Landacre, Paul (1893-1963), artist. California Hills and Other Wood Engravings by Paul Landacre, from the Original Blocks. Foreword by Arthur Millier. Los Angeles: Bruce McCallister, 1931.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup

[California - Artist Book]. Landacre, Paul (1893-1963), artist. California Hills and Other Wood Engravings by Paul Landacre, from the Original Blocks.
Foreword by Arthur Millier. Los Angeles: Bruce McCallister, 1931.