A small but comprehensive archive relating to bookplates designed by George Perrottet and Astra Lacis for the Australian author and pioneering children's book bibliographer Marcie Muir, née Collett (1919-2007)
This charming collection comprises: 1. The final preparatory artwork for the bookplate by George Perrottet under Muir's maiden name, Marcie Collett (India ink and watercolour on card, 105 × 77 mm), tipped-in inside a small card bifolium inscribed 'Sketch for lino cut Bookplate' and signed by Perrottet on the front..... More