Three bookplates by John Barclay Godson
One plate creased along the bottom margin, another with two small marks in the bottom margin; the third one is in fine condition.
The bookplates are for Sir T.W. Edgeworth David (Peake 1315; engraving), Margaret McLeod (Peake 3622; etching), and Dave Smith (Peake 4893; wood-engraving). John Barclay Godson (1882-1957), artist and art teacher, was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1914. He was a founding member of the Australian Painter-Etchers' Society. In 1933, Geoffrey Ingleton published 'John Barclay Godson Bookplates' under his Golden Lantern Press imprint, in an edition of only 150 copies. Provenance: H.B. (Harry) Muir (1909-1992), bookseller, publisher and bookplate collector; by descent. [3 items].
Item #133734
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