PERROTTET, George David

A two-colour linocut armorial bookplate for Geoffrey A. Johnson

External dimensions 114 × 96 mm; in fine condition.

Peake 2835; Muir 151. George David Perrottet (1890-1971), 'although technically an amateur artist, was one of Australia's most admired and prolific bookplate designers, producing over 220 bookplates between 1929 and 1964' (Mark Ferson, in 'The New Australian Bookplate Society Newsletter', Number 16, March 2010).

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

Item #134118

Price (AUD): $75.00
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