The Beggar’s Opera, John Gay, Limited Editions Club, SIGNED, 1937, NF HC

Gay, John, Lyon, France: Audin & Cie, 1937, #625/1500, Near Fine, 9 ½” x 13 ½”, fo, 180 pp.  Illustrated by Mariette Lydis, SIGNED by Mariette Lydis

Near Fine folio, navy blue buckram over boards, embossed front and back cover with column capitals and wreaths, gold detailing to front cover and spine, deckled pages. Very Good slipcase, light brown with dark blue detailing to spine, shelfwear, 180 pp. 15 lithographs in black-and-white and full-page by Mariette Lydis. Preface by A.P. Herbert. A visually and intellectually rich edition of a literary classic that highlights both the enduring significance of the author’s work and the artistry of one of the 20th century’s most expressive illustrators.

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.