{"product_id":"gemini-silversmithing-dunstan-pruden-first-edition-limited-500-copies","title":"Silversmithing, Dunstan Pruden — 1st Edition, Limited (500 copies)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Hassocks, Sussex, St Dominic's Press, 1933\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [viii], 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. Bespoke full black leather binding remains remarkably taut and square, with the boards and spine exhibiting virtually no signs of shelf-wear, rubbing, or handling. The silver gilt tooling (featuring the distinctive St Dominic's Press monogram and cross alongside a crisp border rule) is exceptionally bright, retaining a sharp, clean contrast against the dark leather. Internally, the hinges are perfectly sound, and the decorative endpapers remain vibrant, completely unmarked, and secure. The text block is impressively clean; the pages present a crisp, bright appearance devoid of foxing, spotting, or handling marks, save for the faintest age-related toning expected of quality paper from this era. Overall, a beautifully preserved and highly attractive copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First Edition, limited to a print run of 500 copies. The volume is formally recognized under the bibliography reference Taylor \u0026amp; Sewell A227, placing it securely within the esteemed output of the St Dominic's Press during its vibrant operation in Ditchling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe book has been finely custom-bound by Philip Brook of Surrey in full black leather. The upper board is elegantly stamped in silver with the publisher's insignia, which is tastefully mirrored in blind on the lower board. This bespoke enhancement showcases an exceptional level of craftsmanship that brilliantly complements the artisanal spirit of the text itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDue to the inherently small limitation and the high-quality binding elevating this specific iteration, the book is remarkably scarce on the open market. It stands as a prime collectible for enthusiasts of the Arts and Crafts movement and dedicated collectors of English private press histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA fascinating and exceptionally scarce instructional treatise by Dunstan Pruden, a prominent silversmith and key member of the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic. Featuring an illuminating introduction by the celebrated wood-engraver Philip Hagreen, this beautifully crafted volume offers invaluable insights into the traditional techniques, hand-tooling, and philosophies of small-workshop silversmithing—all firmly rooted in the Arts and Crafts tradition. It remains a remarkable artifact from one of the most important English private presses of the twentieth century, presenting a perfect acquisition for both practitioners of the craft and collectors of fine printing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53952749240659,"sku":"4204-SD-FR-VG-15","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_162854.jpg?v=1780934819","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/gemini-silversmithing-dunstan-pruden-first-edition-limited-500-copies","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}