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Only 2,000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz during World War II.

First published in 1938, this classic book introduces the British High Street, only 2000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz. This book has been out of print for many years but we still have the odd studio copy available - usually well loved, with the odd cover scratch, dent and bump.I've recently worked with Portland Gallery on Edward Seago, Towner on Peggy Angus and the Ingram Collection on three exhibitions, the most recent being 'Changing Times'. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. First edition, sole impression; 8vo; 24 colour lithograph plates and plain wood-engraved title vignette by Eric Ravilious; publisher's pictorial boards, with the 'transmatic' dust jacket and printed card flaps, a superb copy in the rare cellophane dust-jacket with printed paper flaps, cellophane shrunk as usual with front flap separated, nevertheless a stunning copy of a vulnerable book. One of the most celebrated - and rarest - British illustrated books of the early twentieth century, High Street combines the stunning lithographic art of Eric Ravilious with eloquent architectural commentary from J. Only 2000 copies printed as the lithographic plates were destroyed during the Blitz (according to Mainstone Press, who published a limited edition facsimile with essays and further illustrations in 2008).

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), artist, designer and wood-engraver, produced his first lithograph in 1936 entitled 'Newhaven Harbour', which was printed by the Curwen Press.And Ravilious seems to have gone out of his way to find some extraordinary examples that celebrated their individuality through the most amazing window displays. As a result he's not quite as well known as his friends and contemporaries Paul Nash and Edward Bawden, but his cult status is rapidly turning into full blown 'major important artist' status.

Publication dates are subject to change (although this is an extremely uncommon occurrence overall). From about 1934 some publishers in the UK had experimented with the material as dust jackets over decorated boards. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. When one could watch the butcher cutting the meat, enjoy the smell of the coffee grinder and the baking of bread. M. Richards, was eventually published by Noel Carrington, brother of the artist Dora Carrington and editor at Country Life Books.Although it mainly featured his watercolour landscapes, the highlight for me was seeing a set of lithographs created during the war, showing life and work aboard a submarine. Sir James Richards (1907 - 92) was editor of the Architectural Review from 1937 to 1971 and architectural correspondent to The Times for over 20 years. We guarantee the authenticity and completeness of all items (unless otherwise described), and are happy to provide a certificate to this effect. Yet, as Richards makes clear, change was already altering the appearance of the high street when the book was published, and this is confirmed by an observant chronicler of London life in the mid 1930s, Thomas Burke. His instantly recognisable style, palette and choice of subject have an almost universal appeal, a blend which has increased in popularity with the passing of time, particularly in the first two decades of the 21st century.

In a substantial and wide-ranging examination of the making of High Street, art historian Dr Alan Powers places the book in historical context, giving new and significant insights into its conception, production and publication.wrote the English artist Eric Ravilious (1903–1942) to his former lover Helen Binyon, on 28 October 1938.



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