C.R.W.Nevinson. Modern Masters of Etching. Number 31

London and New York: The Studio Ltd. and William Edwin Rudge (New York). 1932.

First edition. 252x321mm. pp12. Twelve plates on card protected by tissue paper on which the details of the etching are printed. Original blue papered boards with label in centre of upper cover. Original and rare cream coloured illustrated dust jacket lettered in red. Two small closed tears to top edge of dustjacket and one on bottom edge of upper cover but overall the jacket is in very good condition. The book itself is in fine condition throughout and the plates are superb. This is number 31 of 32 in a series published by The Studio highlighting the work of etchers from Rembrandt to the 20th century. Nevinson made his name as a war artist in WW1 but this collection demonstrates the breadth of his work from early pieces inspired by Vorticism, through urban scenes (his Brooklyn Bridge is wonderful) to the human figure and the English landscape. A particularly good copy in its scarce dustjacket.