Sample book of Seymour
One of 110 copies, signed by Frigge. Contains 35 original paper samples made by paper marbler Edward Seymour. The introduction, by Lietje van Hövell tot Westerflier, outlines Seymour’s life and work. The samples are mostly bench marbles, with three trough marble samples. Bound in gilt-stampled green cloth, and housed in a black slipcase with title in gold. Upper cover and slipcase have small samples attached. -- vendor's description
Watson Library copy: no. 29/75 copies, signed by author
Watson Library copy: no. 29/75 copies, signed by author
Artwork Details
- Title: Sample book of Seymour
- Artist: Karli Frigge (Dutch, born Rotterdam, 1943)
- Author: Lietje Hövell tot Westerflier
- Date: 1993
- Geography: Buren, Netherlands
- Dimensions: [12] pages, 11 pages of plates : 35 mounted color samples ; Height: 11 in. (28 cm)
- Object Number: Z271.3 .E53 H68 1993 v.2
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