The Sermon On The Mount KNOWLES, Horace J. Knowles’s second book for Ivor Nicholson and Watson, following the suc- cess of For A Little Child Like Me the previous autumn. As before the book is beautifully produced, printed in red and black, and features chiefly large and exquisite drawings. The publishers were moved to comment that “not only are the drawings perfect examples of the artist’s craftsmanship but by them Mr Knowles has shown many phases of our Lord’s teaching in a new and searching light.” 55. Archive Of Original Artwork Twenty-five (of 31) original pen and ink drawings used in the book, plus two unused images. Mainly 39cm x 29cm. Full page drawings are signed by the artist, whilst smaller drawings are initialled HK. Includes seven full page drawings, designs for initial letters, title page and frontispiece designs. All images in very good condition and most with the artist’s annotations and instructions to margins. [32939]
Presented To His Daughter 52. Sermon On The Mount Ivor Nicholson & Watson Limited, 1935. First edition. 4to. White cloth spine titled in gilt, orange cloth boards with gilt vignette. Beige dustwrapper printed in red, price of 3s 6d net to front flap. Inscribed by the artist for his daughter “To Beth with love from Daddy, Christmas 1935” and signed by Horace Knowles on the half title. Pictorial endpapers, decorative initials printed in red. Frontispiece plus eleven full page black and white drawings. A very good copy, boards slightly discoloured, though contents and dustwrapper in excellent condition. [32936] Presented To His Brother 53. Sermon On The Mount Ivor Nicholson & Watson Limited, 1935. First edition. Inscribed by the artist for his brother “To Charlie with love from Horace, 11 December 1935” and signed by Knowles on the front free endpaper. [32937] Pre-Publication Proof Copy 54. Sermon On The Mount Ivor Nicholson & Watson Limited, 1935. Proof of the book. Printed card wrappers lettered in black. 4to. A very good copy, light wear to the spine . [32938]
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