DAVIES, Roy

Three bookplates by Roy Davies, one signed

The bookplates, in fine condition, are for

1. Ynys Ormsby (Peake 4097, listed under the name of her husband, Lyster Ormsby; woodcut; signed by the artist).

2. Hartley MacAllister (Peake 3326; woodcut).

3. R.H. Croll (Peake 1228, listing the artist as 'Sime, SH'; linocut). Harry Muir has written in pencil on the verso of this example 'Design by Sidney H. Sime (London). Lino cut by Roy Davies (Sydney)'. (Lewis) Roy Davies (1897-1979), was a NSW artist, printmaker and arts educator.

Provenance: H.B. (Harry) Muir (1909-1992), bookseller, publisher and bookplate collector; by descent. [3 items].

Item #133740

Price (AUD): $150.00
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