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New York: The Derrydale Press, 1935. `1st Edition. Quarto. Very Good / Fine. Item #17617
A spectacular collection of 1930s Great Depression Era Polo drawings, this 1935 Signed Limited Edition is housed in a custom clamshell box of half red morocco, with five-sided folding portfolio enclosure.
Printed on unwatermarked vellum finished paper with 50 black and white plates of drawings by Brown. Signed by Brown on the limitations page, this being number 775 of just 950 printed. These drawings represent a recreation of Brown's sketchbook drawn while watching live polo matches.
The drawings and notations of Brown bring the sport of Polo to vibrant and thrilling life in turning page after page.
Unpaginated. Quarter black cloth over illustrated paper-covered boards. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Mild wear along board edges.
Clamshell box and folding portfolio in Fine condition.
An exceptional edition and a fine addition to any modern-day Derrydale or Polo collection.
Price: $450.00