Noël

2003 · 45816 — Octon: Verdigris 2003. First edition. Fine. First printing of this limited deluxe edition poetic ode to a pair of pears illustrated in lovingly executed mezzotints - with original copper plate included in the original box. Judith Rothchild's and Mark Lintott's Verdigris press located in the south of France produces an eclectic selection of artist's books based around a variety of texts. For Wallace Stevens's poem of pear pondering Rothchild and Lintott have created a book that invites visual contemplation of its fruity subjects with weight added to the text by Rothchild's deeply set mezzotints. The plate included in this deluxe copy is of one of the larger illustrations and shows off the delicacy and precision involved in creating a mezzotint. An attractive production presented in both English and French. 10.5'' x 11.75'' book; 5.75'' x 5.5'' copper plate. Original stiff paper wrappers in green brown and yellow. Illustrated with nine black-and-white mezzotints of pears with three blind-embossed shapes of pears. Loose concertina textblock as issued with 20 panels printed one side only with tissue guards between each fold. With black-and-white mezzotint New Year's card numbered 17/70 and signed by Rothchild and Lintott loosely laid in. In original green yellow and brown clamshell box with original copper plate mounted to rear. A touch of rubbing to wrapper joints. Sharp and clean. Verdigris unknown