Item #134505 An etched bookplate designed for Harry Muir, signed by the artist. Henry Blake MUIR, John Barclay GODSON, Harry.

An etched bookplate designed for Harry Muir, signed by the artist

External dimensions 114 × 73 mm; in fine condition.

Peake 3873 ('Devil's face', 1934). A remarque proof, signed in pencil by the artist in the bottom margin. 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.

Item #134505

Price (AUD): $200.00

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