Matrix 22: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles — 1st Edition

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Matrix 22: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles — 1st Edition

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Matrix 22: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles, John and Rosalind Randle (editors) — First Edition

Publication: Risbury, Herefordshire, The Whittington Press, 2002

Formatting: 4to, pp. [vi], 198.

Condition Report: Fine. The stiff card wrappers remain exceptionally sharp and uncreased, with the printed calligraphy design vivid and completely free of edge-wear. The protective paper dust-wrapper is uniformly bright, bearing no chips, tears, or discernible sun-fading, preserving the cover illustration perfectly. Internally, the binding is taut and unread, with the text block entirely square and free of any foxing or marking. The tipped-in plates, fold-outs, and laid-in ephemera are remarkably pristine, contributing to a truly superior, collector-quality copy.

Catalogue Note: This issue is one of 825 copies printed, of which this is one of the 740 standard copies bound in stiff card wrappers. Printed in an array of distinguished types, including Caslon, Garamond, Gill Sans, and Goudy Modern, on a combination of Sommerville Laid, Zerkall mould-made, and Hahnemühle Bugra-Bütten papers, the volume exemplifies the exceptional letterpress craftsmanship synonymous with the press.

Profusely illustrated throughout, the issue includes a frontispiece pencil portrait of Robert Gibbings by Harry Hicken, alongside numerous wood engravings, typographical specimens, and colour plates printed by the Acorn and Cloister presses. Also retained is the original laid-in prospectus form for Matrix 23 and the Index to Matrix 1-21. As the premier journal of the book arts and fine printing, copies on the open market remain highly sought after, particularly when retaining their original ephemera in such crisp condition.

Matrix 22 continues the Whittington Press’s venerable tradition of celebrating the pinnacle of typographic design, private press history, and the book arts. This Winter 2002 issue curates a rich anthology of essays from leading bibliophiles, featuring insights on Robert Gibbings, Henry Moore’s friendships, and the wartime origins of Eric Ravilious’s work. Interspersed with exquisite tipped-in type specimens, historical facsimiles, and original illustrations, it serves as an indispensable reference and a masterclass in letterpress printing for dedicated collectors and typographic enthusiasts alike.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: John and Rosalind Randle

Book Publisher: The Whittington Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 204

Book Publication Year: 2002

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover (Stiff Wrappers)

Illustrator: Harry Hicken

Book Series: Matrix

Country/region of manufacture: Risbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

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