London & New York [Folio Society Limited Edition]

London: Folio Society, 2019. Limited Edition . Fine Binding. New. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Coburn, Alvin Langdon. Folio Society limited edition of 'London' and 'New York', 40 rare photogravures by a master of the art, in facsimile for the first time. In brand new condition and original packaging as received directly from The Folio Society. Unwrapped to photograph and check for any quality issues but none noted. Two of the greatest metropolises of the early 20th century, each captured in 20 photogravures by the pictorialist genius Alvin Langdon Coburn. These facsimiles of two volumes of luminous and evocative images, first published in 1909 and 1910 respectively, convey the urban beauty of London and New York in the age of steam. The original introduction and foreword, by Hilaire Belloc for 'London' and by H. G. Wells for 'New York,' are included. The facsimiles are accompanied by a separate leaflet featuring a specially commissioned introduction by Geoff Dyer and a new essay by Rut Blees Luxemburg. Two facsimile volumes in slipcase with commentary leaflet. Limited to 500 hand-numbered sets, this being #199. Quarter-bound by hand in goatskin leather with Materica paper sides blocked in gold on front and spine. Two volumes. 'London': 68 pages; 'New York': 56 pages. 40 images in total printed on Tatami paper and hand-tipped onto heavyweight grey Materica paper. Original text printed on Canaletto Grana Grossa paper. Handmade slipcase covered in Materica paper blocked in blue foil. 16½'' × 12''. Commentary leaflet set in Founders Caslon, and printed on Abbey Pure paper, sewn with blue thread and blocked in blue foil on the title page. Commentary leaflet set in Founders Caslon, and printed on Abbey Pure paper, sewn with blue thread and blocked in blue foil on the title page. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. In brand new condition and original packaging as received directly from The Folio Society. Unwrapped to photograph and check for any quality issues but none noted. Heavy/oversize. U.K. postage at default rate but international buyers will be asked for extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and fully insured.